According to the 2026 New Zealand Consumer Survey, almost half of New Zealand consumers experienced a problem with a product or service in the past 2 years, showing the importance of understanding consumer rights and knowing where to go for support when issues arise.
More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain qualifications, paid work experience and industry connections through the expansion of the Earn as You Learn programme into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Auckland from 2027.
The Jobs Online quarterly report measures changes in online job advertisements from 4 internet job boards.
pdf, 678 KBThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) regularly produces a range of business insights. These help us identify and prioritise where we can collectively support small businesses.
MBIE commissioned a study to gain insights into how New Zealand small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using artificial intelligence (AI), the benefits they are experiencing, and the barriers preventing wider adoption.
This information provides an overview of New Zealand’s business landscape and how businesses engage with government.
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on reticulated natural gas.
This user guidance explains the methodology, data sources, and limitations of the Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTEs) to support use and decision-making related to tourism expenditure.
pdf, 4.5 MBStrengthening workforce capability, leadership and organisational performance. This plan focuses on measurable actions that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and organisational performance
MBIE’s Workforce Diversity Action Plan brings together our commitments to building a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workforce, and outlines our priorities and progress in strengthening fair, inclusive and merit-based people practice across MBIE.
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