Reviewing data from the fieldwork, it is clear that there is no single underlying cause that is contributing to issues in the building consent system.

The Skilled Migrant Category has traditionally been New Zealand’s main residence visa category based on skills and employment. New priority skilled residence pathways have been introduced under the Immigration Rebalance. There are now 3 main pathways to skilled residence.

The Government is developing a whole-of-government approach to address the issues raised in the Wai 262 inquiry. This creates an opportunity to take a holistic approach to protecting mātauranga and taonga Māori in the intellectual property system.

One onshore petroleum exploration permit has today been granted through the Block Offer 2020 competitive tender process.

This is an update on labour supply and demand in our region. It provides a workforce outlook for the RWP priority sectors: construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, health (kaiāwhina to nursing