News and releases

An increase in hydro and wind generation helped the share of electricity generated from renewable sources lift in the first 3 months of 2022 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

New regulations have been made to support the implementation of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today for the 20 May Levin tornado, and is currently accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

The Government has today released a comprehensive response to improve competition in the retail grocery sector, to bring about better prices, quality, range of products and service.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposal to extend the date at which better insulation for new houses will be required by six months.

A new Tourism Data Co-governance Group has been appointed to help create a more collaborative and targeted tourism data system that will benefit Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism sector as it rebounds from the effects of COVID-19.

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Through Budget 2022, the Government has announced $40 million to create an RNA Technology Development Platform connecting what happens in the lab with what is needed in the field.

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.