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Great Rides get e-bike upgrade

16 August 2024

The Government has opened a fund to establish e-bike charging stations for the Great Rides that will help to increase their appeal and accessibility, both for international tourists and Kiwis looking to explore more of New Zealand’s great outdoors.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading

13 August 2024

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building Government

Gene technology milestone

13 August 2024

New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.

Economic Development Science and technology Government

Government announces plans for water services economic regulation

08 August 2024

The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government

Calls for tenants, landlords and homeowners to check their bathroom heaters

06 August 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reminds New Zealanders to check their bathrooms for a potentially dangerous recalled heater.

Consumer protection

Government lifts loan affordability assessment rules

31 July 2024

Prescriptive loan affordability requirements have been removed from Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations.

Financial markets and advisers Regulatory systems Business

Supporting community-focussed Māori-led research

25 July 2024

The Government’s He tipu ka hua fund is investing in Māori organisations to lead research programmes that will address the challenges and opportunities facing Māori communities.

Science funding Science and innovation

Trans-Tasman space research opportunity

24 July 2024

The government has announced four trans-Tasman space research projects and is calling for proposals for 4 more collaborative studies, focused on Earth observation.

Space Agency

Government confirms next steps for tourism data initiatives

15 July 2024

The Government is moving forward with recommendations from the Tourism Data Leadership Group, including establishing a new Tourism Data Partnership Fund.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Gas production forecast to fall below demand

11 July 2024

Natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand, according to the latest oil and gas reserves data released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE).

Energy Energy and natural resources

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