The next steps in the process is for the Content Owner (your objective leader) to approve.  


If your output is sitting in the system noting &quot;Waiting for approval by Content Owner&quot; for an extended period of time, we suggest you call them to check whether this is an issue. 


Once your Content Owner has approved, it will be sent to the Content Manager for approval.  The Content Manager is the NZAGRC and will take care of seeking funding/IP owner approvals.


Expect the approval process to take one week from the time you submit the output for release. Please be as detailed as possible in this request - you will receive a &quot;Not Approved&quot; if things are incorrect or not clear to the approval team. In particular, ensure you select correct objective number for your work and the correct funding organisation/s. 


If you have a complex release involving multiple funders, BIP or DIP, it may take longer and include offline discussions.


If you are filling in the release form and have a question, call us on 06 351 8305. You can save the form and return to it later (you may need to insert filler text, and add your signature and a date to save the form).