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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
Local Government (Water Services) Bill has first reading 18 December 2024

The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government
Prime Minister’s Space Prizes winners announced 17 December 2024

The inaugural winners of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes were announced at an awards ceremony at Parliament on Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding
Minimum wage set for 2025 17 December 2024

The adult minimum wage will rise to $23.50 an hour from 1 April 2025.

Business Employment and skills
Alternative energy research projects awarded funding 16 December 2024

Two New Zealand research teams have been selected for funding to work with partners from Japan and Thailand on cutting edge collaborative research related to alternative energy. This follows an open call for research proposals as part of the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

Science funding
Strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets 13 December 2024

The Government is progressing a package of reforms to help ensure our capital markets are working to support a productive economy.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Business Economic Development

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