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Earn as You Learn programme expands to four new regions

05 August 2026

More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain qualifications, paid work experience and industry connections through the expansion of the Earn as You Learn programme into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Auckland from 2027.

Support for business Labour market and skills Economic Development Employment and skills

More than 1,000 startups a year to benefit from refreshed support programme

21 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed procurement for the Founder & Startup Support Programme (FSSP), appointing a refreshed network of 14 providers to deliver early stage and growth support to startup founders across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Support for business

AI-powered tools to support small business growth

11 June 2026

Small businesses across New Zealand will benefit from new AI-powered mentoring and diagnostic tools, supported to strengthen mentoring services and regional business capability.

Support for business Business

MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services

22 May 2026

With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Science and technology Government

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

Government eInvoicing and prompt payment rules take effect this month

29 January 2026

Government agencies are now expected to pay businesses that send them eInvoices within five days under new procurement rules that kicked in this month.

Support for business Digital economy

Competition law update to drive growth

17 December 2025

The Government has introduced new legislation to make markets more competitive, which benefits consumers and drives economic growth.

Competition regulation Support for business Business Government

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

MBIE announces External Reporting Board appointments

07 August 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the appointment of John Kensington as the new Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB).

Support for business Standards Business Government

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.

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