New Zealand’s natural environment is important to our sense of identity and has great cultural and recreational significance. It also supports much economic activity. Some of our biggest contributors to export growth, such as tourism and the primary sector, rely heavily on using the natural environment.
Update 16 September 2025 A competitive business environment is vital for a small, open economy like New Zealand. It helps businesses of all sizes by keeping costs and rules manageable, encouraging investment and innovation, and supporting productivity and growth.
The Government promotes fair and thriving markets by setting rules and defining rights that allow businesses to operate effectively and protect people from harm.
A statutory review of the Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Act 2017, pursuant to section 86
pdf, 820 KBPeople need work that provides fair pay. But work is more than simply income; it can also give people a sense of purpose and allow them to develop skills, experience and social connections.
This report establishes consistent monitoring on the performance of the building consent system, with a focus on building consent and code compliance certificate timeframes.
pdf, 855 KBIn the future, New Zealand’s economy will have a different mix of sectors, jobs and skills. We will help communities to adapt and to benefit from the changes as we move to a knowledge-intensive, low-emissions economy.
Fortnightly reports and event briefings to the Minister for Auckland for July 2025
pdf, 3.7 MBWhat success looks like.
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