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New actions to protect Kiwis from scams

10 June 2026

The New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance’s 2026 work programme, published today, is a comprehensive set of actions that will help protect Kiwis from scams.

Consumer protection

Government’s Science Investment Plan published

10 June 2026

The Government has released its Science Investment Plan, setting a clear long term direction for how public science investment will drive New Zealand’s economic growth, resilience and prosperity over the next decade.

Science and innovation

New Zealand and Australia strengthen partnership on world-class research infrastructure

09 June 2026

The Government has confirmed New Zealand will continue to access the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne, a world-class research facility that enables scientists to study materials at the molecular level.

Science and innovation

MBIE launches consultation on a new winter energy reliability obligation

09 June 2026

From today, MBIE will begin consulting on a new two-layer winter energy reliability obligation to strengthen the electricity sector to secure enough long-duration firm generation to efficiently get the system through a dry winter.

Energy Energy and natural resources

LNG imports to help secure affordable energy

09 June 2026

The Government is taking the next step in establishing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility.

Fuel stocks update

08 June 2026

MBIE publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.

Energy Energy research and data Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

MBIE welcomes sentencing for director who forged document

08 June 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has welcomed the sentencing of Neil Gould in the North Shore District Court for offending relating to the use of a forged document to support a building project’s Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) application.

Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation

First shipment of extra diesel reserves bound for New Zealand

03 June 2026

The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.

Energy Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Government announces new Solar on schools programme

03 June 2026

$30 million in funding for solar panels, batteries and energy management systems

Energy and natural resources

Consultation open now on the New Zealand Relay Service

02 June 2026

MBIE has opened a 6 week targeted consultation, seeking feedback from people who use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZRS) on what services are best needed for its future.

Broadcasting and other communications

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