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MBIE releases report into statutory review of space

12 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today released a report into the operation and effectiveness of New Zealand’s space regulatory regime. A review of the Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Act (OSHAA Act) was required by law after it had been in place for 3 years.

Space Agency Science and technology

New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022, new immigration settings announced

11 May 2022

The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by the end of July – 3 months earlier than originally planned.

Immigration Immigration and tourism

Two more trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network

06 May 2022

More of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning scenery, culture and heritage and related activities are accessible by bike as 2 new trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network.

Tourism funding Tourism projects Provincial development

Share your views on how Aotearoa New Zealand can become more climate resilient

05 May 2022

A national plan is being put together to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from a changing climate.

Building Energy and natural resources Business Economic Development Government

INZ accepts review recommendations relating to the detention of asylum seekers

03 May 2022

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) welcomes the recommendations of the independent review of its processes and procedures relating to the detention of asylum seekers.

Immigration

Future of remaining MIQ facilities

03 May 2022

The closure of the 4 remaining MIQ facilities will be brought forward due to very low numbers using the facilities.

Immigration and tourism

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

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