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Digital Manufacturing Light programme expanded to support manufacturers

26 February 2026

The Government is expanding the Digital Manufacturing Light programme to support the adoption of digital tools for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Support for business Business

Manufacturing awards and activity shows positive start to 2026

26 February 2026

New data shows New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has started 2026 with positive activity, and nominations for the 2026 Minister for Manufacturing Awards are now open.

Business

New insights into hospitality and tourism workforce

25 February 2026

MBIE has released the latest hospitality and tourism workforce survey, offering new findings into the strengths and opportunities for people working in the sector.

Tourism research and data

Driving investment in new energy projects

25 February 2026

The Government has announced its next steps in leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and help grow New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy

Policy approved for ground-based space infrastructure applications

24 February 2026

Cabinet has approved new policy guiding the development of regulations for anyone applying to operate ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) in New Zealand.

Space Agency

Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Firemex

24 February 2026

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

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

Temporary Accommodation Service active for latest severe weather events

19 February 2026

The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is accepting registrations to support people displaced by recent severe weather events, including the latest events in Manawatū-Whanganui, Ōtorohanga, Waipā, Banks Peninsula and Wellington.

Temporary accommodation

State of Origin heads to New Zealand

16 February 2026

In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park.

Immigration and tourism

More events to boost tourism and regional economies

10 February 2026

The Government is investing $3.2 million in a suite of events across New Zealand as part of its Major Events and Tourism package.

Tourism funding

Building capability through Antarctic collaboration

09 February 2026

The Government has announced a new partnership between New Zealand researchers and a leading United Arab Emirates university that will strengthen New Zealand’s advanced engineering and modelling capability in Antarctica.

Science and technology

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