Current New Zealand Activities in Radio Astronomy: Building Capacity in Engineering & Science for the Square Kilometre Array

TL;DR

This paper updates on New Zealand's progress in radio astronomy and engineering, emphasizing contributions aimed at engaging with the international Square Kilometre Array project and detailing the status of related activities.

Contribution

It highlights New Zealand's specific advancements and efforts in radio astronomy and engineering to support the SKA project, focusing on local initiatives and collaborations.

Findings

Progress in NZ radio astronomy activities

Development of engineering capabilities for SKA

Active engagement with international SKA efforts

Abstract

We present an update on the NZ-wide advances in the field of Radio Astronomy and Radio Engineering with a particular focus on contributions, not thus reported elsewhere, which hope to either directly or indirectly contribute to New Zealand's engagement with the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. We discuss the status of the SKA project in New Zealand with particular reference to activities of the New Zealand Square Kilometre Array Research and Development Consortium.