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Boosting global screen competitiveness

07 November 2025

Changes to the International Screen Production Rebate, announced today, are designed to maintain New Zealand’s appeal as a destination for global film, television, and streaming productions.

Screen sector Economic Development

Fast-tracking supermarkets

04 November 2025

The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Building Economic Development Government

Innovation, technology, and science central to Going for Growth

04 November 2025

The Government today released an update to Going for Growth, its plan to drive economic growth.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

Draft long-term insights briefing released: Have Your Say on New Zealand’s productivity future

23 October 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) invite you to engage and provide feedback on our draft long-term insights briefing.

Economic Development

New edition of Government Procurement Rules goes live

09 October 2025

The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published. The new Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. Government agencies that are required to follow the Rules are expected to implement them as soon as practicable.

Economic Development Government

Government launches Biodiscovery Platform to grow New Zealand’s bioeconomy

04 October 2025

A new Biodiscovery Platform is being set up to harness New Zealand’s unique biodiversity.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

Developing talent for a stronger economy

23 September 2025

The Government today released an update to Going for Growth, its plan to drive economic growth.

Economic Development

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches major AI investment

18 September 2025

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) is launching its second major initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialisation.

Science and innovation Science funding Digital economy Science and technology

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

World Triathlon coming to Tauranga

06 August 2025

The Government is investing $2.65 million from the Major Events Fund to support Tri NZ to host World Triathlon events in Tauranga over 3 years.

Tourism projects Economic Development

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