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New Zealand’s research, science and innovation relationship with the EU set to expand

11 February 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has launched formal Exploratory Talks between Aotearoa New Zealand and the European Union on joining Horizon Europe.

Science and innovation

Businesses to benefit from new electronic invoicing

10 February 2022

Two thirds of Kiwi businesses agree a new way of invoicing will reduce the risk of cyber hacking, cut admin time, speed up payments and improve cashflow, according to research commissioned by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Support for business Business

New Zealand–DLR frontier Joint Research Programme funding announced

04 February 2022

MBIE and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have announced eight collaborative research projects under the New Zealand-DLR Joint Research Programme.

Search for new Commerce Commission chairperson to begin shortly

04 February 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed that Commerce Commission chairperson, Anna Rawlings, will not seek further appointment when her term concludes later this year.

MBIE corporate

Reconnecting New Zealand – next steps

03 February 2022

The Government has announced its plans to gradually reopen New Zealand’s border this year.

Immigration

Proposals released for a New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

02 February 2022

Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant and laid off, or have to stop working because of a health condition or disability.

Employment regulation Labour market and skills Business Economic Development Employment and skills

Māori recognised as telecommunication sector leaders

02 February 2022

The Government has reached an enduring, long-term agreement with Māori that recognises Māori interests in radio spectrum and accelerates Māori participation in the telecommunications sector.

Economic Development

Protecting New Zealand’s maritime security

01 February 2022

The Maritime Security Strategy: Te Kaitiakitanga o Tangaroa ensures New Zealand has a maritime security sector that is able to continue to secure New Zealand’s marine economic, cultural and environmental interests for future generations.

Immigration

Consultation opens on onshore fuel stockholding levels

17 January 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposed requirement for a minimum onshore fuel stockholding level and the options for how it can be achieved.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Refreshed priorities for Antarctic Research

17 December 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Ministry of Primary Industries, Antarctic New Zealand, and the Department of Conservation are pleased to announce new, refreshed, and modern priorities, for New Zealand’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean research under the main theme of global change.

Science and innovation Science funding

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