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Government Launches He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

More regional events to get funding boost

The Government is investing $2.6 million into 152 regional events across the country. Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism sector.

Granny flats bill passes first reading

Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

More Supercars for New Zealand

The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next 3 years.

$200m set aside for Crown stake in new gas fields through Budget 2025

The Government has set aside a tagged contingency of $200 million over 4 years for co-investment in new gas fields through Budget 2025.

Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team checking Dunedin student rentals comply with tenancy law

The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) will visit a selection of student rentals in Dunedin this week to check they are complying with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).

Equal Pay Amendment Act

The Government has announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.

Names announced for new science organisations

The Government has announced the names of 3 new future-focused science organisations that will be formed from 1 July as part of the most significant reforms to our science system in 3 decades.

New rules coming for ground-based space infrastructure

The Government recently announced legislation will be in place by July for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI).