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Building Amendment Bill introduced to support faster, fairer building system

23 July 2026

The Government has introduced the Building Amendment Bill, which proposes a range of changes to New Zealand's building system, including reforms to liability settings, consenting processes and building research funding.

Building

Temporary accommodation support for recent weather events in Kaikōura, Blenheim, and Wairoa

21 July 2026

The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by the July weather event sequence affecting Kaikōura, Blenheim, and Wairoa.

Temporary accommodation

More than 1,000 startups a year to benefit from refreshed support programme

21 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed procurement for the Founder & Startup Support Programme (FSSP), appointing a refreshed network of 14 providers to deliver early stage and growth support to startup founders across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Support for business

Consultation opens on next phase of capital markets reforms

14 July 2026

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of capital markets reforms aimed at supporting business growth, improving access to investment, and strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets.

Financial markets and advisers

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.

Consumer protection

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.

Consumer protection

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.

Consumer protection

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

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