Prime Minister's Science Prizes

Royal Society Te Apārangi

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are New Zealand’s most prestigious science awards, recognising excellence in innovation, research, communication, and education. Administered by Royal Society Te Apārangi, these awards celebrate the country’s top scientific minds and their contributions to society.

Since 2020, Quite Nice Films has produced five documentary-style videos each year, bringing the stories of the prize winners and their incredible research to life.

You can view the previous years’ winners and other collaborations with Royal Society below.

Prime Minister's Science Prizes +
Research Honours +
How to Photograph an Aurora +
Dr Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope +
Science Teacher Leadership Programme +
Powering Potential +
Te Whitinga Mai o te Rā +
Rā Whānau Rutherford! +