This section of the Annual report provides a commentary on MBIE’s 2018/19 financial results and a view of our forecast financial plans for 2019/20.

Funding granted to the 23 Great Rides since the inception of the Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trails in 2010 is listed by trail, and includes the year funding was allocated, as well as the type, amount and a summary of the project.

We are working with the Ministry for the Environment and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to reduce emissions from the industry sector and process heat through energy efficiency and fuel switching.

This section provides an overview of the sector’s economic significance in New Zealand, highlighting its contribution to GDP and employment. Despite facing challenges like cost pressures and labour shortages, there’s a notable increase in Māori-owned construction businesses, reflecting growing diversity and opportunities within the industry.

A snapshot of the key trends from September 2020 to December 2020.

MBIE is consulting on changes that aim to ensure new buildings better protect the safety of New Zealanders as part of the Building Code update programme