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MBIE acknowledges AUT study of asbestos in sand products

02 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is aware of the research and provided some funding to Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at the Auckland University of Technology to study whether asbestos in sand becomes airborne when the sand is interacted with.

Modern toy safety settings to protect children

01 July 2026

The Government is modernising our safety standards for toys marketed to children under the age of 3.

Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced

01 July 2026

Groundbreaking research in neonatal care that has saved thousands of lives worldwide is among the 2025 Prime Minister’s Science Prize winners announced at a ceremony in Wellington last night.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Government to introduce safety standards for corded window coverings

30 June 2026

The Government has announced that it will introduce new product safety standards for corded window coverings to prevent harm to young children.

Government boost to commercialise university research

30 June 2026

The Government has announced a $40.68 million boost over 3 years to help university researchers commercialise their innovations.

Science and innovation

Four research projects partnering with China funded

29 June 2026

Four innovative research projects have been awarded funding through the New Zealand – China Strategic Research Alliance 2025 investment round. Each project will receive $300,000 over the next 3 years, focusing on environmental technologies, an area of shared strategic importance to both countries.

Science funding Science and technology

Tenancy Services launches expanded digital bond services

29 June 2026

Tenancy Services in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is expanding its online self-service tools, giving landlords, property managers and tenants faster and easier ways to manage bonds.

Tenancy

Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on New Zealand’s leading construction standard – NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings

26 June 2026

Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on the revision draft of NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings.

Regulatory systems Building

Tourism Policy Statement sets future direction

25 June 2026

The Government has released a national Tourism Policy Statement, setting a clear direction for the long-term success of New Zealand’s tourism sector.

Tourism projects Immigration and tourism

Patch to the Future winners announced as New Zealand Space Agency marks 10 years

25 June 2026

Young imaginations from across New Zealand are being celebrated with the announcement of the Patch to the Future winners, a competition for students in Years 1–8 to design a mission patch for the New Zealand Space Agency’s 10th anniversary.

Space Agency

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