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.

Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.

The expert panel investigating earthquake damage to Statistics House had 3 extra recommendations after new information emerged during the building's demolition.

This chapter provides a brief overview of the areas covered by the Bay of Plenty Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLG’s) advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). The full advice paper, including a list of all stakeholders consulted, is available at Bay of Plenty TEC Advice 2023.

Like all other industries, tourism needs to evolve so that short-term financial benefits do not come at the expense of the planet or the cultural or community well-being over the longer term.

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

During the policy review process, stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on multiple different proposals within each of the 6 ‘worker focus’ workstreams. A range of views were received on the proposals.