Outcome Four: Value is sustainably derived from the natural environment
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.
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.
By setting rules and defining rights, MBIE allows business to operate effectively while protecting consumers from harm. MBIE supports consumers, tenants, landlords, workers and businesses by providing information and services. We help to set and enforce market rules and regulations across a range of areas, including the building and construction market and telecommunications sector.
People 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.
Officials carried out targeted stakeholder consultation in November 2022 to seek input on initial policy issues that were identified. This input informed the development of policy options.
Our work supports the Crown in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Effective and enduring relationships between iwi, other Māori groups and the Crown are critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and the wider population.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sought feedback on the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme from key industry, community and agency stakeholders to inform the development of final policy recommendations for the Recognised Seasonal Employer policy review. Input was sought on the current state of the scheme, and in response to policy proposals suggested through the review. A high-level summary of the submissions received was developed and provided to Cabinet alongside the review’s recommendations, to summarise the input collected during the review process.
At 30 June 2022, we employed 6,015 people, of which 84 were based overseas. We strive to be a place where people want to work, where people are safe, listened to, valued and feel like they belong, where they grow personally and professionally through meaningful work.
During the policy review process, stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on multiple different proposals within each of the five ‘system focused’ workstreams. A range of views were received on the proposals.
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