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Code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners has now come into effect

26 October 2022

The Licenced Building Practitioners (LBP) code of ethics is now in effect.

Building

FIFA Women’s World Cup welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand

21 October 2022

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ was officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today with a pōwhiri in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland ahead of the Draw.

Stage set for New Zealand’s landmark energy strategy

21 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has published the terms of reference for the New Zealand Energy Strategy, setting out government ambitions and next steps for transitioning the energy system to a high performing, low emissions future.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Tender for new All-of-Government recruitment services contract reissued

21 October 2022

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today reissued a tender for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract.

Government

Accelerated 5G roll-out and improvements to rural connectivity to benefit New Zealanders

20 October 2022

The Government has announced it is working with New Zealand’s 3 major network operators (Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees) and shared network infrastructure provider Dense Air to enable improvements to rural connectivity and the accelerated roll-out of 5G services to small towns across New Zealand.

Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications

Future of the Skilled Migrant Category

12 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today opened consultation on the Future of the Skilled Migrant Category and proposals to introduce a new, simplified points-based system.

Immigration Immigration and tourism

Consultation opens on incorporated societies regulations

11 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on regulations to support a new regime to govern New Zealand’s incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities Business

In-year payments for R&D Tax Incentive coming soon

07 October 2022

Businesses performing eligible research and development will soon be able to access more frequent and faster payments of the Research and Development Tax Incentive, with the introduction of in-year payments in early 2023.

Science and innovation

Shining the light on screen workers

06 October 2022

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

Business Employment and skills

Consultation opens on conduct of financial institutions regime regulations

28 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities

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