New Zealand’s natural environment is important to our sense of identity and has great cultural and recreational significance. It also supports much economic activity.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2019/20 Annual Report is a review of our financial and non-financial performance against our outcomes, priorities and obligations.

Effective and enduring relationships between iwi, other Māori groups and the Crown are critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and the wider population. Success is built on partnership, and we will continue to partner with Māori to find sustainable solutions to long standing systemic and cross cutting issues facing Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Government promotes fair and thriving markets by setting rules and defining rights that allow businesses to operate effectively and protect people from harm.

New Zealand companies need investment and the right connections to be able to imagine more, produce more and achieve more for New Zealand.

In the future, New Zealand’s economy will have a different mix of sectors, jobs and skills. We will help communities to adapt and to benefit from the changes as we move to a knowledge-intensive, low-emissions economy.

MBIE manages board appointment processes for a large number of Crown entities, Crown entity companies, statutory bodies and advisory boards on behalf of responsible Ministers.

By setting rules and defining rights, MBIE allows business to operate effectively while protecting consumers from harm. MBIE supports consumers, tenants, landlords, workers and businesses by

Aotearoa New Zealand needs a business environment that is dynamic, where businesses can respond to new opportunities and resources are allocated to their most productive use.

New Zealand companies need investment and the right connections to be able to imagine more, produce more and achieve more for New Zealand.