The New Zealand Business Number
We administer the New Zealand Business Number which is a free, globally unique identifier that makes it faster and easier for businesses to connect and interact.
We administer the New Zealand Business Number which is a free, globally unique identifier that makes it faster and easier for businesses to connect and interact.
We provide advice and support to businesses to help them grow, be more innovative, raise their capability and do business more easily.
Aiding the New Zealand Artificial Intelligence Strategy to accelerate private sector AI adoption and innovation.
Artificial Intelligence and its uses will continue to evolve, so its important New Zealand businesses connect and collaborate to support responsible approaches.
As an adherent to The Guidelines, New Zealand has a National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NCP) within the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
The Guidelines for multinational enterprises include a mechanism to resolve disputes through a non-judicial complaints process when there are allegations of non-observance.
The Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
This page provides an overview of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) outlining how it facilitates the movement of goods and people in registered occupations across the Tasman.
The Government is preparing to update the Copyright Act 1994.
This information brings together key data and insights to help you understand how New Zealand businesses operate and engage with government. It summarises evidence from Stats NZ and MBIE research, with a focus on small businesses and their needs.
Crown copyright © 2026
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/search
Please note: This content will change over time and can go out of date.