The Knowledge Wave Conference in August 2001 generated over 100 recommendations on how New Zealand can lift its economic and social performance and create a knowledge society. These recommendations have been consolidated under the following theme headings. Several projects are now underway which support the recommendations made at the conference. Some of the projects listed below have no Knowledge Wave Trust involvement but clearly have the potential to deliver against the Trust's objectives.

Creating a strong vision and brand for New Zealand, promoting our lifestyle and values while building national confidence and pride:

• Innovate NZ Conference
• Business NZ’s Changing Gear Growth Strategy and Scorecard
• NZ Herald 'Proud to be Kiwi' Campaign
• Christchurch and Canterbury "Live Tall" Campaign

Changing attitudes through celebrating our innovation, creativity and excellence:

• Innovation Wave Television Series
  
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2002
• Young Enterprise Scheme
• Incubator Network
• Pilot Teacher Training Project 'Role of Enterprise in NZ Society'
• Northland Pilot of Young Entrepreneur Programme
• Knowledge Breakfast Educational TV Series

Developing a superlative education system:

• Partners NZ Review of Nationwide Strategy on School/Business Partnerships
• TeachNZ Training Allowances
• Principals Leadership Development Programme
• Tertiary Teaching Awards
• Canterbury Tertiary Alliance
• MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) Pilot Project
  

Developing our research and development capability, in both private and public sectors:

• Research Consortia
• Business NZ Guide on R&D for SME's
• Competitive Auckland Cluster Analysis
• Foreign Direct Investment Report
• Industry NZ Cluster Analysis
• Centres of Research Excellence

Developing specialist industry clusters around areas of competitive advantage, using New Zealand’s distinctiveness to win high-value global business:

• Cluster Development Initiatives (Competitive Auckland / Industry NZ)
• Data Securities Cluster (University of Auckland)

Developing, retaining and attracting talented individuals, while engaging and utilising the Kiwi Diaspora (expat network):

• KEA - Kiwi Expat Association
  
• Government Changes to Immigration Regulations/Development of 'Talent Visa'
  
• KIWI Virtual Networking Project
  

Streamlining and redefining central and local government:

• Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy

Creating fiscal incentives, regulations and business support structures consistent with our economic growth aspirations:

• Business in the Community Mentoring Scheme
• New Zealand Venture Capital Association

Creating innovative societal incentive structures:

• Social Venture Accelerator
• Canterbury Community Action Network (CAN)