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Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets 28 April 2025

The Government is introducing a self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to help reduce inspection wait times.

Building and construction regulation Building
Easter Trading Laws: Your rights and responsibilities 15 April 2025

As Easter approaches, the Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations concerning Easter trading laws.

Employment regulation
Tourism marketing boost in key countries 14 April 2025

The Government is investing an extra $13.5 million in international marketing to bring more visitors to New Zealand.

Tourism funding Tourism projects
Successful Vision Mātauranga research projects announced 10 April 2025

The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

Science funding
Increased onshore diesel reserves to improve resilience 10 April 2025

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.

Petroleum and minerals Energy
NZ and Colorado to cooperate on aerospace, tech sectors 10 April 2025

New Zealand and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, further strengthening relationships between the two regions.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology
Legislation to be introduced to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService 09 April 2025

The Government has today confirmed that NIWA will be acquiring MetService as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The announcement follows the in-principle decision made last year on the acquisition.

Science and innovation Earthquakes and natural disasters Science and technology
28,000 potential fires still in New Zealanders homes 07 April 2025

MBIE is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year’s Serene heater recalls. This is due to a significant risk to lives and property.

Consumer protection
Granny flats building consent exemption on track 05 April 2025

A proposed building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, commonly known as 'granny flats', of up to 60 square metres in size will now cover small standalone dwellings of up to 70 square metres.

First set of changes for health and safety reform 04 April 2025

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced a set of changes to the health and safety system this week.

Health and safety

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