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Inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour off to roaring start thanks to government support 17 January 2024

The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive $3.9 million from the government’s Major Events Fund to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027, offering significant economic, social and cultural benefits to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Economic Development
New Zealand researchers to collaborate with partners in Asia on alternative energy research 19 December 2023

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), along with partner funding agencies from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are participating in a call for proposals in the topic of ‘Alternative Energy’ through the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

Science and innovation Science funding
MBIE strengthens ties with leading Chinese science agencies 18 December 2023

MBIE officials met with two major Chinese science agencies in Wellington recently, recognising a continued commitment to collaborative research and innovation between New Zealand and China.

Science and innovation
Mining industry statistics for 2022 released, expenditure and revenue up on 2021 18 December 2023

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M), part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has released mining industry statistics for the calendar year of 2022.

Energy and natural resources
Goal! Report confirms FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ a success 15 December 2023

An impact evaluation report released today confirms the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ delivered more than New Zealand hoped for and was hugely successful across all key measures, says MBIE New Zealand Major Events Manager Kylie Hawker-Green.

Economic Development Immigration and tourism
Record wind generation for September quarter 14 December 2023

Increased capacity helped with record electricity generation from wind between July and September 2023, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources
Foundations laid for building system efficiencies 12 December 2023

Building product manufacturers, suppliers and retailers must now provide better information about the products they supply in Aotearoa New Zealand and ensure they have evidence to support any claims they make about their building products.

Building and construction regulation
Extending the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers 12 December 2023

The Government has announced its intention to progress legislation to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers.

Employment regulation
Repeal of Fair Pay Agreements legislation 11 December 2023

The Government is in the process of repealing the Fair Pay Agreements legislation.

Employment and skills
Repeat offender permanently banned by Registrar of Companies 23 November 2023

Raymond Anthony Andrews permanently prohibited from management of a company.

Regulating companies and other entities

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