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Science supports extreme weather response and recovery 13 April 2023

The Government has made $10.8 million available for urgent research and science services to aid the recent extreme weather response and recovery.

Science and innovation Science funding
Government announces final changes to the CCCFA Regulations 12 April 2023

The Government has announced a final set of changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Responsible Lending Code to improve safe access to credit for Kiwis. The changes will be applied from 4 May 2023.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
Leveraging the FIFA Women’s World Cup to create a lasting legacy for Aotearoa 11 April 2023

With less than 4 months to go until the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Eden Park on 20 July, work is well underway across government to ensure the social and economic benefits of co-hosting one of the world’s largest women’s sporting events are locked in.

Immigration Economic Development
Have your say on ACC occupational diseases list 05 April 2023

MBIE is seeking suggestions for additions to ACC’s list of occupational diseases – work-related injuries caused by a gradual process, disease or infection.

Employment and skills
Te Pūnaha Hihiko funding supports Māori research 05 April 2023

16 projects will receive funding through the latest round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

Science and innovation
Tourism Infrastructure Fund opens on 11 April 04 April 2023

The seventh round of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund opens on 11 April 2023.

Tourism funding
Changes to the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 31 March 2023

Legislation has been passed to clarify and strengthen the existing requirements and provide more security to subcontractors when retention money is held by head contractors.

Building and construction regulation
Japan and New Zealand meet on science collaboration 31 March 2023

New Zealand and Japan have held their first Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Science and innovation
Offshore petroleum permit granted and Block Offer 2020 tender opens 28 March 2023

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has granted an offshore petroleum exploration permit after a court-ordered reconsideration and released the Block Offer 2020 Invitation for Bids for onshore petroleum exploration in Taranaki.

Petroleum and minerals
In-year payments to boost Kiwi innovation 28 March 2023

Applications are now open for a new government initiative to provide businesses with faster and more frequent access to the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI).

Science and innovation

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