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New national service supporting homeowners affected by a natural disaster

19 February 2023

A new national service providing homeowners with independent support to resolve residential insurance issues resulting from natural disasters, will become available from 20 February, 2023.

Horizon Europe opens for New Zealand applications

17 February 2023

New Zealand researchers and organisations can now apply to Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s (EU) largest ever research and innovation programme, on equal terms as researchers from EU Member States.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Minimum wage rising to $22.70 per hour from 1 April 2023

08 February 2023

The Prime Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from 1 April 2023.

Employment and skills

Temporary Accommodation Service Activated in Auckland

08 February 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated for the Auckland floods, and is currently accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.

Temporary accommodation

New initiatives support Māori and Pacific Peoples research aspirations

07 February 2023

Government announced a suite of new initiatives to accelerate and support Māori and Pacific Peoples research aspirations to the benefit of all New Zealanders.

Science and innovation Science funding Māori economy Pacific economy Science and technology

Fog cannon subsidy applications open

01 February 2023

Applications are now open for the $4,000 fog cannon subsidy for small retail businesses that want a fog cannon installed.

Health and safety

Have your say on corded window coverings

27 January 2023

MBIE is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds like Venetian blinds.

Consumer protection

New Zealand progresses Horizon Europe negotiations with European Commission

21 December 2022

New Zealand and the European Commission have concluded formal negotiations on New Zealand’s Association to Pillar Two of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s largest ever research and innovation programme. Negotiations were positive, with the hope that New Zealand will become an Associate Member in early 2023.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Consultation opens on Buy-Now, Pay-Later proposed regulations

19 December 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on details of the proposed regulations for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Consumer protection

Government announces mandatory unit pricing for supermarkets

19 December 2022

The Government has announced new rules that will require supermarkets and other large grocery retailers to clearly and consistently display unit pricing for grocery products. Generally this will be per kilogram or per litre.

Competition regulation

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