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MBIE opens consultation on ways to improve efficiency of our electricity networks

19 August 2026

Electricity network costs are currently driving increases in New Zealanders’ power bills and the energy sector needs to help make power more affordable, announced Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today.

Energy and natural resources

Offshore Renewable Energy Act now law

10 August 2026

The legislation establishes a regime to govern the construction, operation and decommissioning of offshore renewable energy developments.

Energy and natural resources

Earn as You Learn programme expands to four new regions

05 August 2026

More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain qualifications, paid work experience and industry connections through the expansion of the Earn as You Learn programme into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Auckland from 2027.

Support for business Labour market and skills Economic Development Employment and skills

Consumer Survey highlights need to turn awareness into action

05 August 2026

According to the 2026 New Zealand Consumer Survey, almost half of New Zealand consumers experienced a problem with a product or service in the past 2 years, showing the importance of understanding consumer rights and knowing where to go for support when issues arise.

Consumer protection

Investigation into conduct and culture at the Financial Markets Authority

04 August 2026

As the monitoring department for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has started an independent investigation into matters raised in relation to workplace conduct and culture at the FMA.

Financial markets and advisers

Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme launches today

31 July 2026

The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on reticulated natural gas.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Using AI to improve New Zealand tourism visibility

30 July 2026

The Government is investing $800,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to help ensure New Zealand tourism businesses and destinations are easier to find through artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Tourism funding

Government transfers temporary homes to support Māori-led housing solutions

24 July 2026

The Government has confirmed the transfer of 11 temporary accommodation homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay to the Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Te Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Trust.

Temporary accommodation

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

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

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