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Proposed Building Code update to ensure new buildings better protect the safety of New Zealanders

02 May 2022

MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors.

Building and construction regulation Building

Step closer for Aotearoa researchers to access EU funding grants

22 April 2022

New Zealand based researchers are a step closer to accessing Horizon Europe grants to fund their programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Science funding

Border class exception for ski seasonal workers

14 April 2022

The government has announced a border class exception for up to 275 experienced ski seasonal workers.

Immigration

Cycle trails good for health, economy

14 April 2022

New Zealand’s cycle trails and cycle tourism are more popular than ever.

Tourism projects

Funding approved for the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund

13 April 2022

16 new projects will receive funding worth $4 million over the next 2 years through the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund (VMCF) 2022.

Science funding Science and innovation

Consultation opens on initial changes to lending requirements

06 April 2022

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

Business Employment and skills

Feedback to help shape Regional Workforce Plans

05 April 2022

The Wellington and Tai Poutini West Coast Regional Skills Leadership Groups are seeking feedback as they prepare their draft Regional Workforce Plans (RWPs), due for release mid-year.

Economic Development

Appointments to Science Board confirmed

04 April 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed new appointments to the Science Board.

Science and innovation

Pyper Vision joins Airspace Integration Trials programme

03 April 2022

New Zealand company Pyper Vision has been announced as the latest industry partner in the Airspace Integration Trails programme.

Science and innovation

Second phase of Tui Oil Field decommissioning under way

01 April 2022

Specialist deep-sea divers have this week started work off the Taranaki coast to kickstart the second phase of the decommissioning of the Tui Oil Field which is being overseen by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Petroleum and minerals

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