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$1.6 million to reopen Great Taste Cycle Trail

12 September 2025

The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip

11 September 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows a combination of record geothermal electricity generation and reduced energy demand in the April to June 2025 quarter kept overall renewable generation high, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy research and data

Turning dreams into reality with New Zealand Space Scholarships

09 September 2025

Working alongside scientists and engineers on world-leading space missions is a dream for many, and in 2026, it will become a reality for a select group of New Zealand post-graduate students.

Space Agency Science and technology

Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited

08 September 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

Endeavour Fund backs 19 Research Programmes to deliver benefits for New Zealand

04 September 2025

$183.82 million investment will support ambitious research to boost New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.

Science and innovation Science funding

Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition

27 August 2025

The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Food and beverage Building

Building inspection timeframes now in effect

22 August 2025

Regulations requiring Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete at least 80 per cent of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner are now in effect.

Building and construction regulation Building Government

New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high

21 August 2025

MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Government delivers major building system reform

18 August 2025

The Government has agreed to change the building and construction sector’s liability settings from joint and several liability to proportionate liability and is making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.

Building

Record high number of small businesses taking advantage of regional support and advice

14 August 2025

In the financial year 2024/25 the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network recorded its highest level of engagement outside the COVID-19 response period, supporting nearly 4,500 businesses. This is a 7% increase over the previous year and a sharp 13% rise compared to 2022/23.

Support for business

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