Cabinet paper seeking approval to policy decisions to amend the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022.
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Infrastructure for Growth
Updated 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.
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Updated 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.
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Economic 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 New Zealand’s leading construction standard – NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings
Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on the revision draft of NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings.
Innovation, technology and science
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.
About the National Contact Point
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).
Competitive business settings
Poorly designed and over-burdensome regulation undermines investment and innovation. For a small economy like New Zealand, competition is everything.