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Have your say on draft earthquake-prone building guidance

27 October 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on draft guidance for how New Zealand’s new Earthquake-Prone Building (EPB) system will work in practice.

Earthquakes and natural disasters Building

Quarterly technology investment update

27 October 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today published the first in a series of quarterly updates on its major technology investments.

MBIE corporate

Mandatory asbestos testing for some consumer sand products

23 October 2026

From February, certain consumer sand products, including toys, will need to be tested before they can be sold to make sure they are asbestos-free.

Consumer protection

MBIE issues Request for Proposals for relay service provider

21 October 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a provider for the New Zealand Relay Service, following a recent public consultation on the future of the service.

Change is positive for Charitable Trust Boards

19 October 2026

Charitable trust boards will soon be required to confirm they are still operating, to ensure they can access funding, banking facilities and other essential services, the New Zealand Companies Office says.

Regulating companies and other entities

First offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round now open

19 October 2026

New Zealand's first offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round is now open following the publication of the Offshore Renewable Energy Feasibility Permit Application Round Notice 2026 (Round Notice).

Energy and natural resources

Tourism Leadership Group established

15 October 2026

The Government has established a Tourism Leadership Group to provide sector expertise and advice on priorities for New Zealand tourism.

Immigration and tourism

Offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round announced

09 October 2026

The Minister for Energy, Simeon Brown, has announced the first offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round in New Zealand.

Energy and natural resources

$1.2 million boost for New Zealand's Great Rides

09 October 2026

More than $1.2 million to improve safety, resilience and visitor experiences across three of New Zealand’s Great Rides, MBIE announced today.

Tourism funding

United Kingdom and New Zealand strengthen space research and innovation partnership

02 October 2026

New Zealand and the United Kingdom are deepening cooperation in space research and innovation through a new collaboration connecting researchers, businesses and government organisations in both countries.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

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