The 2026 Science New Zealand Awards were held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. These awards celebrate the science of New Zealand's Public Research Organisations and partners. Below are short videos showcasing the finalists of each award category. Winners of each category can be found here. 

Collaboration for Impact

Success in Innovation/Commercialisation

Individual/Lifetime Achievement

Early Career Researcher

Te Tohu Tūhura (Charter a Course for Impact through Partnering with Māori)