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Temporary Accommodation Service activated for Levin tornado

02 June 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today for the 20 May Levin tornado, and is currently accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.

Temporary accommodation

The Draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan released today for public consultation

01 June 2022

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

Support for business Economic Development

Government acts to improve competition in the retail grocery market

30 May 2022

The Government has today released a comprehensive response to improve competition in the retail grocery sector, to bring about better prices, quality, range of products and service.

Competition regulation Business

MBIE proposes extension of transition for insulation rules

27 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposal to extend the date at which better insulation for new houses will be required by six months.

Building and construction regulation Building

Putting quality tourism data on the map

26 May 2022

A new Tourism Data Co-governance Group has been appointed to help create a more collaborative and targeted tourism data system that will benefit Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism sector as it rebounds from the effects of COVID-19.

Tourism research and data

New grants to boost business innovation

26 May 2022

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology

New RNA Development Platform

19 May 2022

Through Budget 2022, the Government has announced $40 million to create an RNA Technology Development Platform connecting what happens in the lab with what is needed in the field.

Science and technology

Government to increase FMA’s funding and set new levies

19 May 2022

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.

Financial markets and advisers Economic Development Government

Budget 2022 - Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery

19 May 2022

Today’s Budget announcement included the $54 million Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.

Immigration and tourism

Creating an Accessible Aotearoa for All!

19 May 2022

MBIE’s purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. Including 1 in 4 New Zealanders that identify as disabled and have a right to accessible information.

Broadcasting and other communications Government

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