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New Regulatory Regime for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure

23 July 2025

A new regulatory regime for ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) will come into effect on 29 July 2025.

Space Agency

Infrastructure for Growth

20 July 2025

The Government today released an update to one of the key areas in Going for Growth, which is its approach to drive economic growth.

Economic Development

NZ Institute for Advanced Technology details announced

18 July 2025

The Government is establishing the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology, a new public research organisation focused on accelerating economic growth through cutting-edge science and innovation.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Temporary Accommodation Service activated for the Tasman and Nelson severe weather event

11 July 2025

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has announced that the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) activated at 12:00pm on Friday 11 July to offer support to households displaced by the recent severe weather event in Tasman and Nelson regions.

Temporary accommodation

New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts

10 July 2025

A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.

Consumer protection

New bridge for West Coast Cycle Trail

10 July 2025

The Government is investing $1.6 million to replace the Totara River Rail Bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, bringing in more visitors to the region and giving a boost to the local economy.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Artificial Intelligence strategy and business guidance now available

08 July 2025

The Government has released the first New Zealand strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) alongside guidance for businesses to invest with confidence in AI.

Support for business Digital economy Business

Consultation begins on the future of Smart EV charging

03 July 2025

MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.

Energy

Commerce Commission Chair reappointed

03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business

MethaneSAT update, July 2025

02 July 2025

Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency

Space Agency

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