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Government releases the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan 15 May 2023

The Government has today released the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP), to transform and grow Aotearoa New Zealand’s digital technologies sector.

Phase 3 of Tui Project oil field decommissioning begins 15 May 2023

A specialist Heavy Well Intervention vessel will arrive in New Plymouth this week, marking the start of Phase 3 of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Tui Project, set up in 2020 to decommission the Tui Oil Field.

Accelerated 5G roll-out to benefit rural New Zealanders 12 May 2023

The Government has today announced that contracts have been signed with New Zealand’s 3 major telecommunications network operators to accelerate the roll-out of 5G services and improve rural connectivity.

MBIE announces review into out of hours immigration compliance visits 05 May 2023

The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that a review is to be held into out of hours compliance visits carried out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

Have your say on the future of the electricity sector 04 May 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on a set of draft assumptions about the future state of the electricity system, as part of the process for preparing our regular Electricity Demand and Generation Scenarios (EDGS) publication.

Changes to the Building Code for plumbing and drainage and protection from fire 04 May 2023

MBIE is amending acceptable solutions and verification methods to ensure the safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders when it comes to plumbing, drainage, and protection from fire.

He tipu ka hua fund opens to advance Māori-led research 28 April 2023

New Government fund He tipu ka hua is now open for proposals from Māori organisations to advance Māori-led research programmes or platforms.

New Zealand research to fly on International Space Station 19 April 2023

A research facility prototype developed in Christchurch will soon orbit Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) under a partnership between MBIE and US space company Axiom Space.

Feedback sought to reduce building consent costs and improve sector performance 17 April 2023

We’re seeking feedback on proposals to reduce the consent costs of building work and use some of the surplus Building Levy funding to improve regulatory services, says Anna Cook, General Manager Building System Performance.

Consultation opens on draft regulations of unit pricing 14 April 2023

The Government is introducing a mandatory standard for unit pricing to help consumers make informed decisions when shopping for the essentials at the supermarket.