News and releases

Four new members with strong capital and business experience have been appointed to the New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Board, the Ministry of Business, Employment, and Innovation announced today.

Cycle trails and cycle and walking tourism are more popular than ever, with nearly two million trips on the country’s Great Rides in one year.

The following is a joint press release from The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) and America’s Cup Event Limited (ACE).

From today, small businesses will be able to benefit from a Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.

Many migrant workers currently in New Zealand will be able to stay and work here for longer following adjustments to visa settings.

The National Construction Pipeline Report 2020 released today forecasts a short-term decline in construction activity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be rising to $20.00 per hour from 1 April 2021.

New data released today reveals how restrictions put in place after the re-emergence of community-related COVID-19 cases impacted on the energy sector in the third quarter of 2020.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has opened consultation on options to reduce merchant service fees on debit and credit cards.

The Government is moving to better protect security guards’ pay and conditions by adding them to Schedule 1A of the Employment Relations Act.