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MBIE welcomes 2 new departmental science advisors

08 August 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed 2 new Departmental Science Advisors to provide scientific leadership and sector expertise alongside current MBIE Departmental Science Advisor Professor David Hutchison and Chief Science Advisor Dr Gill Jolly.

Unregistered Motor Vehicle seller convicted and fined

08 August 2023

A Tauranga man has been fined $3,500 after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Consumer protection

Upcoming Te Ara Paerangi information sessions

01 August 2023

Hear the latest from MBIE about the research, science and innovation system reforms in these online information sessions on Wednesday 9 and Friday 11 August.

Government welcomes startup report

01 August 2023

The Government today welcomed the report of the Startup Advisors Council on steps to support a thriving environment for high-growth startups in New Zealand.

Details of improvements to screen production rebate revealed

31 July 2023

Details of changes to the Government’s investment in the screen sector were released today, designed to support quality productions that generate economic and cultural benefits for New Zealand.

Screen sector

Changes to wholesale fuel market to bring better deal for motorists

27 July 2023

A Bill encouraging more competitive wholesale fuel pricing to help ensure motorists get a fairer deal has passed its third reading in Parliament.

Review for the future of weather forecasting

26 July 2023

Government today announced a review into New Zealand’s national weather forecasting system, known as Project Hau Nuku.

Science and innovation

Business payments regime passes into law

21 July 2023

A new Bill designed to reduce the stress and costs to small businesses of long payment wait times has passed its third reading on the 19 July.

Business

Advancing the aerospace sector in Aotearoa

20 July 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever Aerospace Strategy was launched today, to drive continued development of New Zealand’s diverse and innovative aerospace sector by 2030.

Science and technology

Consultation opens on anti-competitive land agreements

13 July 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on a review into anti-competitive land agreements across the wider economy.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Economic Development

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