Updated 23 September 2025 Businesses thrive when they can tap into a workforce equipped with the skills to drive innovation and growth. Individuals thrive when they have the skills and qualifications to secure fulfilling and ongoing employment.
Cabinet paper seeking approval to policy decisions to amend the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022.
pdf, 374 KBUpdated 20 July 2025 This update highlights the critical role infrastructure needs to play in growing New Zealand’s economy. Good roads, schools, hospitals and other forms of infrastructure are essential in the modern world. Between now and the end of the year, $6 billion of government-funded construction projects are getting underway. They will not only improve infrastructure but create and sustain jobs from Northland to Southland.
An information webinar and Q&A session was held for the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. These is a summary of questions and answers from this webinar.
pdf, 62 KBUpdated November 2025 New Zealand’s economy relies heavily on exports from a range of sectors, including food and fibre, tourism, technology, and education. These industries are key sources of foreign income. The Government has set an ambitious goal of doubling export value in 10 years. To achieve this, New Zealand must improve access to international markets, increase the value and diversity of its exports, and attract high-quality investment to boost productivity and support long-term growth.
An information webinar and Q&A session was held for the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. These are the presentation slides from this webinar.
pdf, 1.2 MBEconomic growth is ultimately driven by business owners who take risks to invest in the growth of their company, creating jobs, higher incomes for New Zealanders and a stronger New Zealand economy.
Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on the revision draft of NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings.
Using new ideas, knowledge and technology to develop better ways of doing things helps the New Zealand economy grow. Having more businesses investing in technologies and innovation will create higher-paying jobs for New Zealanders and diversify the economy into new industries and markets.
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).
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