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Putting the freeze on unsafe bathroom heaters – Voluntary recalls on Serene S2068 heaters

26 March 2024

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters.

Health and safety

New Space Prizes to showcase and inspire talented New Zealanders

26 March 2024

The Government has announced 2 new awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand’s space and emerging aviation sectors and inspire young people.

Space Agency

Kiwi research a first for the International Space Station

22 March 2024

In a first for New Zealand, research hardware is on its way to the International Space Station.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency

Government welcomes draft personal banking services report

21 March 2024

The Commerce Commission has published its draft report into personal banking services.

Competition regulation

Changes to the Research, Science and Innovation portfolio

19 March 2024

On 28 August 2023, the former Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson, announced a number of savings that had been agreed by Cabinet across different portfolios. This included $115.28m from the Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) portfolio.

Science and innovation Science funding

Consumer protection and the CGA

15 March 2024

Today marks World Consumer Rights Day, and the Consumer Protection team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants to remind New Zealanders of the protections and guarantees they can expect when purchasing goods and services in New Zealand.

Consumer protection

Increased renewable generation capacity for December quarter

14 March 2024

The renewable share of electricity generation was 90.3% for the October to December 2023 quarter, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy and natural resources

Business Payment Practices Act repealed

08 March 2024

The Government has repealed the Business Payment Practices Act 2023.

Regulating companies and other entities Business

Liftoff in global flight against climate change

05 March 2024

The MethaneSAT mission has successfully launched into space, marking a milestone in the development of New Zealand’s space sector.

Space Agency

One onshore petroleum exploration permit granted

05 March 2024

One onshore petroleum exploration permit has today been granted through the Block Offer 2020 competitive tender process.

Petroleum and minerals

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