This section outlines background information on the Aotearoa New Zealand screen sector, how the screen sector is funded, including government investment and information on the current New Zealand Screen Production Grant.

This section seeks your feedback on the panel’s 14 proposed additions to Schedule 2.

Following the 2023 North Island severe weather events MBIE commissioned a review of how the rapid building assessment system worked during the response to assess how well it functioned and identify any areas for improvement.

Improving participants’ understanding of their roles and responsibilities, addressing regulatory gaps and clarifying the role of producer statements, will help ensure risks are appropriately identified and managed, thereby ensuring work is done right first time.

Everything we do at MBIE is about growing New Zealand for all. We recognise that a strong economy is one in which we use the skills, knowledge and time of our people in conjunction with our natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations.

The last remaining MIQ facility in Rotorua is to be used to support the community during the current Omicron outbreak. The Sudima Rotorua Managed Isolation Facility will be available to support community cases from Tuesday 22 March 2022 until the end of May.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed 2 new Departmental Science Advisors to provide scientific leadership and sector expertise alongside current MBIE Departmental Science Advisor Professor David Hutchison and Chief Science Advisor Dr Gill Jolly.

The building consent system has long been faced with complaints of inefficient, inconsistent and ineffective decisions and processes. These typically involve frustrations with delays and inconsistencies and result in finger-pointing about poor-quality work and decision making.