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Recall of EC Rainbow Sand and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1.3kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

12 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that a voluntary recall is underway for recall of EC Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

Consumer protection

MethaneSAT Report: Advancing space capability and climate science

07 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released its report about New Zealand’s investment in the MethaneSAT mission.

Space Agency Science and technology

Boosting global screen competitiveness

07 November 2025

Changes to the International Screen Production Rebate, announced today, are designed to maintain New Zealand’s appeal as a destination for global film, television, and streaming productions.

Screen sector Economic Development

Government invests in Infectious Diseases Research Platform

06 November 2025

The Government is investing $75 million in a national Infectious Diseases Research Platform that strengthens New Zealand’s resilience through pandemic preparedness, disease research, and science leadership.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Government invests in bold research to improve lives and grow the economy

05 November 2025

The Government is supporting 107 bold research ideas with the potential to transform New Zealand’s economy, health and environment through the Marsden Fund.

Science funding Science and technology

Fuel security plan released

05 November 2025

The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.

Petroleum and minerals Energy

Fast-tracking supermarkets

04 November 2025

The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Building Economic Development Government

Innovation, technology, and science central to Going for Growth

04 November 2025

The Government today released an update to Going for Growth, its plan to drive economic growth.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

Green light to rooftop solar and sustainable buildings

24 October 2025

New Zealanders can now install rooftop solar without a building consent and the Government is incentivising sustainable buildings.

Building and construction regulation Building

Granny flats exemption in place from early 2026

23 October 2025

Government has passed the legislation enabling granny flats to be built without a building consent.

Building and construction regulation Building

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