Focus area 3: Supporting domestic alternatives
Investing in domestic fuel alternatives will help reduce long-term supply risks but faces barriers.
Investing in domestic fuel alternatives will help reduce long-term supply risks but faces barriers.
During the policy review process, stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on multiple different proposals within each of the 6 ‘worker focus’ workstreams. A range of views were received on the proposals.
Our domestic fuel supply relies on critical infrastructure, which can limit our ability to distribute fuel around the country during disruptions.
The objectives for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy review are a set of sustainable long-term administrative settings that work effectively for the government and employers; and a scheme that respects RSE workers and upholds their rights and dignity through an improved set of policies and guidelines, backed by consistent and ethical employment practices.
New Zealand relies on imported refined liquid fuels. These fuels – primarily petrol, diesel and jet fuel – are critical for our industries, businesses and day-to- day activities. Our liquid fuels are mostly derived from crude oil but also include some biofuels.
Read the Government's interim response to the Productivity Commission's report: Immigration – Fit for the future and the next steps MBIE is leading to provide advice to Cabinet on a final response to the report due in mid-2023.
New Zealand’s economy and our way of life depend on liquid fuels.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment began a 4 year pilot of the Global Impact Visa (GIV) in mid-2017. An evaluation of the pilot was commenced in late-2017. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the implementation, outputs and early outcomes of the Global Impact Visa pilot.
Fuel security is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economic resilience and national wellbeing.
We survey recent migrants about their experiences of life in New Zealand and report on their settlement outcomes. We also survey New Zealanders about their perceptions of migrants and immigration to better understand community attitudes.
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