Information and communications technologies enhance innovation and productivity across the economy. To realise this potential, we work to ensure that telecommunications markets operate efficiently and communications infrastructure is well developed.
This report presents selected findings from the 2021 and 2022 Migrant Surveys, describing working conditions experienced by migrant employees.
Results from the Migrant Survey are an integral part of MBIE’s programme of work to prevent migrant worker exploitation. The Migrant Survey enables MBIE and other government agencies to identify areas of vulnerability in migrant working environments and develop programmes to evaluate government policies and procedure.
The Telecommunications Development Levy subsidises telecommunications capabilities in the public interest which are otherwise not expected to be available commercially, or which are unaffordable.
The NZ Relay range of services is provided by the Crown for people with communications disabilities. MBIE funds NZ Relay to provide equal work and lifestyle opportunities for those with speech, hearing and vision disabilities. These services assist people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, have speech communication difficulties or are deafblind to communicate with others over the phone, with the help of a relay assistant.
The telecommunications service obligations (TSO) regulatory framework established under the Telecommunications Act 2001 enables specific telecommunications services to be available and affordable.
The Telecommunications (Regulated Fibre Services) Regulations 2021 were initially made on 13 September 2021 and took effect from 1 January 2022. They were further revised as of 29 March 2023. The Regulations specify anchor broadband and voice services and one direct fibre access service (DFAS) that Chorus must provide to retail service providers (RSPs).
The Telecommunications Act 2001 includes a regulatory framework for fibre connection.
New Zealand's postal market was opened to full competition in 1998. We are responsible for laws and regulations relating to postal services.
We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.
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