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Hosts for new applied doctorates scheme announced 18 February 2025

Up to 30 PhD students each year will be supported through the new applied doctorates scheme, hosted by the University of Auckland, in partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, University of Otago and Massey University.

Science and innovation Science and technology
Going For Growth: unlocking New Zealand’s potential 12 February 2025

Today the Government released Going For Growth, setting out its approach to enable economic growth, to deliver more jobs, higher incomes, and money to invest in services like our schools, hospitals and roads.

Economic Development
Fast-track one-stop shop open for business 07 February 2025

The Government’s new Fast-track one-stop shop for applications and information is now live.

More than 21,000 lifejackets recalled due to faulty mechanism 04 February 2025

MBIE and Maritime New Zealand are calling for New Zealanders to double check their lifejackets this summer. This is due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected.

Consumer protection
Minerals Strategy for New Zealand and Critical Minerals List launched 31 January 2025

Minister for Resources Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.

Petroleum and minerals
Reform of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system 23 January 2025

Today the Government announced changes it is making to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system to drive economic growth, set a clear direction and position New Zealand for a prosperous future.

Science and innovation
Over 35,000 non-compliant radio product listings removed from online marketplaces 22 January 2025

MBIE’s Radio Spectrum Management team has successfully removed over 35,000 non-compliant radio product listings from online marketplaces. Individual consumers and essential services have greater protection from potential interference.

Members appointed to the new Māori Plant Varieties Committee 20 December 2024

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ), part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the newly established Māori Plant Varieties Committee.

Next steps after NZ Post Deed of Understanding consultation 19 December 2024

Consultation on proposed changes to the government’s Deed of Understanding with NZ Post closed on 10 December. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has received a total of 1,546 submissions, including submissions sent to the Minister for Media and Communications that have been passed on to MBIE.

Broadcasting and other communications
Consultation opens on working with engineered stone 18 December 2024

There are health risks faced by people working with engineered stone and the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is seeking feedback on options that would eliminate or reduce these risks.

Health and safety Employment and skills

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