This is the official public website of the New Zealand Research Information System (NZRIS) hosted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully. They apply to your use of this website.
By using this website, you accept these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms, you should not use the website. We may change these Terms by updating this page at any time. In the event these Terms are changed or updated, users will be notified by way of notice or by way of notification when visiting the site. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the Terms as amended.
Our liability
This website is for information purposes only. We make all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content is accurate and current. However, we do not accept liability for any losses or damages which may arise from using or relying on information on this website.
The data hosted by MBIE is provided by third parties. While all data provided is subjected to quality checks by the provider, the NZRIS website is not liable for any conclusions that might be drawn or actions that might be taken based on the information that we make available.
Users are responsible for ensuring the data is interpreted appropriately within its defined scope and limitations.
Acceptable use
You agree to use the website in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
You may not use the website or any information it contains in any way that:
- disrupts the normal working of the website
- uses a harvesting bot, robot, spider, scraper, or other unauthorised automated means to access the website or content featured on it for any purpose
- infringes any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, other proprietary rights, or rights of publicity or privacy in any way, or
- uses the website to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory.
You must not attempt to interfere with the website or its workings. If we become aware of any violation of these terms, we reserve the right to take action to stop the violation. This may include removing information, suspending or removing a user, and providing relevant information to external bodies where permitted by law or regulation.
Reasonable care
We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure:
- the availability of the website, subject to any downtime for maintenance; and
- the information and functions on the website are reliable, up-to-date, complete and accurate at the time of publishing (see liability of third party information at the end of this page).
Resolution of disputes
If you wish to notify us of any dispute you have with us, contact nzris@mbie.govt.nz.
Governing law
The Website and these Terms of Use is governed by the laws of New Zealand.
Third party websites
In using the NZRIS website, be advised of our non-liability to linked third party information.
Last updated: 21 September 2026