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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

Support for Matariki events in Te Waipounamu South Island

11 March 2022

Two exciting events in Te Waipounamu South Island with a focus on Matariki are the latest recipients of investment and support from the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator.

Economic Development

Govt proposes initial changes to lending requirements

11 March 2022

Initial proposed changes to lending requirements announced by the Government today will help New Zealanders acquire credit safely and responsibly.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection

MIQ announces which facilities are set to leave network

11 March 2022

MIQ can today announce which facilities are set to leave its network by the end of June.

Immigration and tourism

Renewable electricity generation hits 26-year high

10 March 2022

The share of electricity generated from renewable sources hit a 26-year high in the final quarter of 2021 after sizeable increases hydro and wind generation, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy and natural resources

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