The government has committed $28 million to support community-based renewable energy projects to help households afford and secure the energy they need. This fund supports the government’s effort to build energy resilience in communities.
This summary presents the key themes and insights from the October to November 2025 public consultation on the draft Long-term Insights Briefing (the Briefing) on productivity developed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) have developed a Long-term Insights Briefing on New Zealand's productivity.
We’re responsible for advising the Government on energy efficiency policy for New Zealand and we are currently trialling a new renewable energy initiative that aims to improve energy affordability. EECA is responsible for implementing programmes to improve the energy efficiency of New Zealand homes and business.