Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS (Minister of Research, Science and Innovation): Last week, I announced the 16 projects receiving a total of $3.9 million in funding from the 2021 round of the Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, each of which will strengthen Māori knowledge, capabilities, skills, and networks in the science and innovation system. Supporting our Māori researchers is essential for the aspirations of individuals, whānau, Māori communities, Māori organisations, and New Zealand, and this Government is proud to stand in support of these projects.