The University of Auckland and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance research capacity including AI, renewable energy, medical technologies and robotics. AIST is one of Japan’s largest public funded research agencies.
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/four-new-economic-partnerships-signed-japan
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1909/S00064/university-of-auckland-seeks-new-tech-opportunities.htm