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Greater clarity and protection for incorporated societies passes into law

31 March 2022

Parliament has today updated legislation that will bring greater clarity and protection for New Zealand’s approximately 24,000 incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities

Stronger regulation to promote competition passes third reading

31 March 2022

The Commerce Amendment Bill, which introduces a package of reforms to better regulate anti-competitive practices, has passed its third reading in Parliament.

Competition regulation Business

Milestone for MIQ as NZDF security departs

31 March 2022

An important milestone in the operations of Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) has been reached with the release of the vast majority of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) security personnel. Their significant duties have contributed greatly to the success of MIQ.

Immigration and tourism

A new registration and licensing regime for engineers

24 March 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that Cabinet has agreed to progress with a new regulatory regime for professional engineers.

Building and construction regulation Building

Government clean energy fund to slash power bills for more Māori and public homes

24 March 2022

Hundreds more households living in Māori and public homes are set to benefit from locally generated, clean power under the government fund set up to trial small-scale renewable energy projects.

Energy

MIQ voucher booking system to end, decommissioning of facilities underway

24 March 2022

With New Zealand now reopening to the world and MIQ winding down, the MIQ voucher booking system is being decommissioned, says Head of MIQ Chris Bunny.

Immigration and tourism

New measures will combat the misuse of NZ companies

22 March 2022

New measures announced today will increase transparency and combat the misuse of New Zealand companies to disguise criminal activity.

Regulating companies and other entities

Sudima MIQ facility to support Rotorua community during Omicron outbreak

21 March 2022

The last remaining MIQ facility in Rotorua is to be used to support the community during the current Omicron outbreak. The Sudima Rotorua Managed Isolation Facility will be available to support community cases from Tuesday 22 March 2022 until the end of May.

Immigration and tourism

Border changes for unvaccinated New Zealand Citizens

18 March 2022

The Government has agreed that unvaccinated New Zealand citizens, and those who are eligible to travel to New Zealand do not need to enter MIQ or to self-isolate. This change takes effect from 11.59pm on Friday 18 March.

Immigration and tourism

Tourism Kick-start Fund opens on 1 April

17 March 2022

Tourism businesses in the 5 South Island communities most reliant on international visitors will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-start Fund initiative on 1 April.

Tourism funding

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