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Figures exclude GST.
* Includes 'plant production', 'animal production' and 'mineral resources' research purposes.
** Includes 'defense' and 'other' research purposes.
*** Research undertaken by universities that does not relate to a specific purpose.
The statistic depicts the distribution of research and development expenditure in New Zealand in 2018, by purpose. In 2018, it was reported that the share of research and development expenditure in the manufacturing sector was approximately ** percent.
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Statistics New Zealand. (June 17, 2019). Distribution of research and development expenditure in New Zealand in 2018, by purpose [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/1023314/new-zealand-share-of-r-and-d-expenditure-by-purpose/
Statistics New Zealand. "Distribution of research and development expenditure in New Zealand in 2018, by purpose ." Chart. June 17, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/1023314/new-zealand-share-of-r-and-d-expenditure-by-purpose/
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