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Economic development
We focus on improving the well-being of New Zealanders by supporting our economy to become more productive, resilient and sustainable. We use our expertise in funds management, tourism, major events, firm-level investment, SMEs, digital technology impacts and other priority sectors to support the government’s objectives.
The Events Transition Support Payment (ETSP) scheme was designed to provide assurance to organisers of large-scale events, so they could continue organising our much anticipated events over 2022.
This support package helped to revive economic, social and cultural activities in New Zealand’s largest city over the summer of 2021/2022 and provided relief to those in hardship.
MBIE has commissioned research on how Aotearoa New Zealand can reduce emissions, and lift the value derived from our biological resources.
- Emerging and future platforms in New Zealand’s bioeconomy
- Impacts of circular approaches on emissions, jobs, and other factors
- Barriers, enablers and approaches for a more circular economy
- International developments and implications for Aotearoa New Zealand
- Digital technologies, digital twins
- Mapping emissions and waste data in the manufacturing sector
- Situational analysis of New Zealand’s bioeconomy
We help to identify and address the opportunities and challenges facing high growth startup businesses in New Zealand.
We have been gathering data and information on the economic impact and recovery options of COVID-19, and data and statistics about managed isolation and quarantine in New Zealand.
The Just Transitions programme was established to help share and coordinate the work of transitioning New Zealand to a low emissions economy.
The Just Transition programme is now closed.
The Government committed to stopping ITPs as part of the National-Act Coalition Agreement and its 100-Day Plan. ITPs were developed for 8 sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agritech, Construction, Digital Technologies, Fisheries, Food and Beverage, Forestry and Wood Processing and Tourism. Work on Industry Transformation Plans has stopped, and the Government’s commitment completed.
The Government is enabling New Zealand to become a thriving digital nation — where our people, businesses and government are all using technology to drive innovation, improve productivity, and enhance quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We support the continuing success of New Zealand as a destination for screen activity, including film, television, digital effects and post-production work.
New Zealand is a major food and beverage exporter, with the industry accounting for 46% of all goods and services exports.
We are the lead government agency responsible for coordinating the Crown Māori Economic Strategy and Action Plan.
Government is investing in regionally focused initiatives to enhance economic development opportunities. Kānoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa - RDU) has been established to support delivery of these commitments. We also have a suite of Regional Economic Activity Tools that present social and economic data on our regions.
The Sectors Reports Series and the New Zealand Sectors Dashboard provides up-to-date information on all the industry sectors that make up the New Zealand economy.
The Government works in partnership with the event sector to support New Zealand’s growing reputation as an attractive destination for major events of global significance.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is pleased to share with you our Long-term Insights Briefing: 'The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand: An exploration of 2 trends influencing productivity and wellbeing – purpose-led business and use of blockchain technology'. Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and insights to inform the development of the Briefing.
A report comparing Ngāi Tūhoe’s interpretation of the economy against orthodox economic frameworks, by economist Shamubeel Eaqub (of Sense Partners).
The Māori economy is key to the wellbeing of Māori. It is a significant, and increasingly important contributor to the wider economy of New Zealand.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) commissioned research on the critical success factors that promote financial capability amongst Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This qualitative research also identifies barriers to Pacific communities’ uptake of financial capability programmes.