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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

198 million dollars lost to scams in the last year

13 November 2023

Just under $200 million dollars was lost to scams over the last year according to 11 of New Zealand’s largest financial institutions. The figure has been released as MBIE launches Fraud Awareness Week 2023.

Consumer protection

EV charging strategy released

09 October 2023

The Government has launched the electric vehicle charging strategy: 'Charging our future: National electric vehicle charging strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand'.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Unregistered Motor Vehicle seller convicted and fined

02 October 2023

An unregistered motor vehicle trader has been fined after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Changes to support the integrity and compliance of the building warrant of fitness regime

29 September 2023

Cabinet have approved changes to the building warrant of fitness regime, including new and enhanced offences and penalties for non-compliance.

Building and construction regulation Tradepersons licensing and skills Building

New community-level energy projects to support more than 800 Māori households

29 September 2023

7 more innovative community-scale energy projects will receive government funding through the Māori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund to bring more affordable, locally generated clean energy to more than 800 Māori households.

Energy

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