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More flexible dismissal process for high-income employees 29 November 2024

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced an upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act that will enable employers to ensure they have the right fit for their high impact leadership and specialist roles.

Employment regulation
Have your say on a proposed levy to fund a new economic regulation regime for New Zealand’s water services 26 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Economic Development
Summary of Submissions published following public consultation on Granny Flats 22 November 2024

The Government recently sought public feedback on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

Building and construction regulation Building
Remediation deadline relief for earthquake-prone building owners 22 November 2024

The Government has passed the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill that will extend earthquake-prone building remediation deadlines by 4 years.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters
Independent chair and steering group appointed to the seismic risk management review 21 November 2024

An independent chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of earthquake-prone buildings and seismic risk management.

Earthquakes and natural disasters
Government suppliers to receive faster payments 19 November 2024

Businesses supplying goods and services to government agencies will benefit from improved payment times.

Business
MBIE is helping New Zealanders spot scams through Fraud Awareness Week 18 November 2024

The focus for Fraud Awareness Week 2024 is helping New Zealanders spot signs of phishing, impersonation and online shopping scams so they can take action to protect themselves and their family.

Consumer protection
Trans-Tasman Earth observation research studies confirmed 14 November 2024

4 New Zealand research teams will work alongside their Australian counterparts to test space science research projects using Earth observation tools and techniques, thanks to a trans-Tasman research agreement.

Science funding
Temporary accommodation built at Ōmāhu Marae marks a milestone in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery 12 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) – Hīkina Whakatutuki, Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust, Ōmāhu Marae and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have partnered together to deliver temporary accommodation for whānau displaced due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Temporary accommodation Earthquakes and natural disasters
Government consultation opens on proposal for an agreement on information sharing between MBIE and IR 11 November 2024

Inland Revenue and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have announced the opening of a public consultation on a proposed information sharing agreement between the two organisations.

Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities

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