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Temporary Accommodation Service activated for the Tasman and Nelson severe weather event 11 July 2025

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has announced that the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) activated at 12:00pm on Friday 11 July to offer support to households displaced by the recent severe weather event in Tasman and Nelson regions.

Temporary accommodation
New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts 10 July 2025

A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.

Consumer protection
New bridge for West Coast Cycle Trail 10 July 2025

The Government is investing $1.6 million to replace the Totara River Rail Bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, bringing in more visitors to the region and giving a boost to the local economy.

Tourism funding Tourism projects
Artificial Intelligence strategy and business guidance now available 08 July 2025

The Government has released the first New Zealand strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) alongside guidance for businesses to invest with confidence in AI.

Support for business Digital economy Business
Consultation begins on the future of Smart EV charging 03 July 2025

MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.

Energy
Commerce Commission Chair reappointed 03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business
MethaneSAT update, July 2025 02 July 2025

Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency

Space Agency
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

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