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The next steps in the process is for the Content Owner (your objective leader) to approve.&nbsp; 
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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. 
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Once your Content Owner has approved, it will be sent to the Content Manager for approval.&nbsp; The Content Manager is the NZAGRC and will take care of seeking funding/IP owner approvals.
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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.&nbsp;In particular, ensure you select correct objective number for your work and the correct funding organisation/s. 
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If you have a complex release involving multiple funders, BIP or DIP, it may take longer and include offline discussions.
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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).<br />
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