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Accelerated 5G roll-out and improvements to rural connectivity to benefit New Zealanders

20 October 2022

The Government has announced it is working with New Zealand’s 3 major network operators (Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees) and shared network infrastructure provider Dense Air to enable improvements to rural connectivity and the accelerated roll-out of 5G services to small towns across New Zealand.

Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications

Future of the Skilled Migrant Category

12 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today opened consultation on the Future of the Skilled Migrant Category and proposals to introduce a new, simplified points-based system.

Immigration Immigration and tourism

Consultation opens on incorporated societies regulations

11 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on regulations to support a new regime to govern New Zealand’s incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities Business

In-year payments for R&D Tax Incentive coming soon

07 October 2022

Businesses performing eligible research and development will soon be able to access more frequent and faster payments of the Research and Development Tax Incentive, with the introduction of in-year payments in early 2023.

Science and innovation

Shining the light on screen workers

06 October 2022

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

Business Employment and skills

Consultation opens on conduct of financial institutions regime regulations

28 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities

Agreement strengthens NZ-German cooperation in space

27 September 2022

A shared commitment to the safe, secure and responsible use of outer space is at the heart of a new agreement between the New Zealand Space Agency and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Space Agency

FIFA Women’s World Cup legacy kicks off

23 September 2022

Communities across the country are set to benefit from upgraded sporting facilities as a result of New Zealand co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 from 20 July to 20 August.

Consultation opens on further changes to lending requirements

22 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) Regulations and the Responsible Lending Code.

Consumer protection

Electrical Workers Registration Board takes action against illegal and dangerous electrical work

21 September 2022

The Electrical Workers Registration Board (the Board) is asking consumers to check their electrical worker is licenced following recent action taken against illegal and dangerous prescribed electrical work, that had the potential of causing serious harm.

Tradepersons licensing and skills

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