MBIE has a diverse range of policy and service delivery responsibilities, with a significant influence on the economic success of Aotearoa New Zealand and the broader economic, social and environmental wellbeing of its people. We lead 13 portfolios across 3 Votes (seen below), we manage 18 regulatory systems and are responsible for over 115 acts.
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.
Aotearoa New Zealand needs a business environment that is dynamic, where businesses can respond to new opportunities and resources are allocated to their most productive use.
Poorly designed and over-burdensome regulation undermines investment and innovation. For a small economy like New Zealand, competition is everything.
Supporting a responsive labour market where people are protected and can make the best use of their skills.
The New Zealand Energy Quarterly provides quarterly data and analysis on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions. This page has the current edition.
This section of the annual report provides a commentary on MBIE’s 2021/22 financial results and a view of our forecast financial plans for 2022/23.
Fuel supply disruptions in New Zealand are coordinated by the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity, using the response activities in the National Fuel Plan. International disruptions are coordinated through the International Energy Agency.
The five outcomes in our Strategic Intentions 2021–2025 set out our contribution to making Aotearoa New Zealand a better place.
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