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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

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

Funding to help repair damaged Cycle Trails following recent severe weather events

28 April 2026

The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair 3 Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage so they can remain safe and attractive activities for locals and visitors.

Provincial development Economic Development

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

Open banking regulations now in force

01 December 2025

ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.

Financial markets and advisers Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Going For Growth delivering actions to boost exports and investment

27 November 2025

The Government has released an update to Going For Growth, outlining progress on initiatives aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s economy and achieving its goal of doubling the value of exports within 10 years.

Economic Development

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

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