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Registration approved for New Zealand’s first standalone private sector building consent authority 27 June 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Christchurch-based Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL) as New Zealand’s first standalone building consent authority (BCA).

Regulatory systems
Endeavour Fund 2025: Announcing Smart Ideas research projects 23 June 2025

New funding supports 46 early-stage research initiatives with strong potential for national impact and economic growth.

Science and innovation Science funding
New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership 23 June 2025

Innovative collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency
New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China 19 June 2025

A new certification scheme is now in place to help put New Zealand cosmetics products on shelves in China.

Support for business Trade Business
Changes coming to modernise ACC regulations 18 June 2025

Upcoming changes to ACC regulations will help ensure the Accident Compensation Scheme is fair and accessible.

ACC
Supercharging residential solar power 13 June 2025

The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for New Zealand’s electricity networks and making changes to the building consent process to help increase the uptake of residential solar.

Energy Building
Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years 12 June 2025

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years and 9 months for deception.

Business
New Tourism Growth Roadmap 10 June 2025

The Government is investing an additional $35 million through its new Tourism Growth Roadmap to increase international visitor numbers, improve tourism infrastructure and drive economic growth.

Tourism projects Tourism funding
Investment to showcase New Zealand to world 09 June 2025

The Government is investing an additional $13.5 million into international tourism marketing to encourage more visitors to New Zealand.

Tourism funding
Powering up New Zealand Cycle Trails 06 June 2025

The Government is investing in regional economic growth and sustainable tourism by supporting the installation of e-bike charging stations on 2 New Zealand cycle trails, with more regions set to benefit through an upcoming second funding round.

Tourism projects Tourism funding

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