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Temporary Accommodation Service activated to support people affected by Wairoa flooding

09 July 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by flooding in Wairoa.

Temporary accommodation

Celebrating New Zealand’s space and emerging aviation success

08 July 2024

The government is calling for applications for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Space Prizes.

Space Agency Science and technology

More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand

03 July 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand, according to the latest Electricity Demand and Generation Scenarios (EDGS) report released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Endeavour Fund Investment Plan 2025-2027 published

02 July 2024

Our largest contestable science fund, the Endeavour Fund, invests in research with the potential to positively transform New Zealand’s economy, environment, and society.

Science and innovation Science funding

New framework for public sector language professionals

27 June 2024

The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Immigration Government

Public feedback wanted on ‘granny flats’

18 June 2024

The Government is consulting on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

Building and construction regulation Building

Supporting collaborative science with China

17 June 2024

5 new research projects have been awarded funding as part of the New Zealand China Strategic Research Alliance.

Science and innovation Science funding

Major health and safety consultation begins

14 June 2024

A substantial consultation on work health and safety is now open.

Health and safety

Natural gas production continues to decline

13 June 2024

New Zealand’s natural gas production continues to decline according to the latest Energy Quarterly data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Seeking organisations to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme

13 June 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking registrations of interest from organisations with the capability, capacity and interest to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme.

Science funding

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