This page describes the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.

Following this consultation MBIE has now issued new Government Model Contract templates and updated the guidance for users.

Our Consumer Protection team report quarterly on New Zealand's consumer issues landscape.

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.

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.

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

New Zealand’s gene technology rules are being updated to match scientific and technological advancements.

This study followed a group of over 1,000 adult New Zealanders from March 2021 to March 2022 to track changes in consumer concerns, attitudes and experiences.

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