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Government announces new work programme to reform the building consent system 03 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate significant reform of the building consent system in New Zealand. The aim is to drive consistency, certainty and efficiency, making it clearer and easier for Kiwis to build. 

Building and construction regulation Building
Resolution of illegal mining case sees reparation to local community 03 October 2024

A diversion agreement over an illegal gold mining operation at Millers Flat, Otago has delivered a resolution that benefits all parties, including reparation to the local community.

Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources
Weather forecasting system review update 26 September 2024

The Government has agreed in-principle for work to commence on bringing together the significant capabilities and resources of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NIWA) and the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService).

Science and innovation
Update to Language Assistance Services Telephone and Video procurement 23 September 2024

MBIE extends current language assistance services contract while procurement of a panel of providers continues.

Immigration Government
Overseas Building Products Bill introduced 20 September 2024

Earlier this month, the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House. The Bill introduces changes to the Building Act which will reduce barriers to using quality overseas building products in building work throughout New Zealand.

Building and construction regulation Building
Reach for the stars with an opportunity to intern at NASA 20 September 2024

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year.

Space Agency
Increased certainty for contractors coming 17 September 2024

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has announced upcoming changes to the Employment Relations Act to provide greater certainty for contractors and businesses.

Employment regulation
Draft critical minerals list released for consultation 15 September 2024

A draft list identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and susceptible to supply disruptions has been released for consultation.

Petroleum and minerals
72 science projects funded through the Endeavour Fund 13 September 2024

72 science projects have been awarded a total of $236 million through the latest round of the Endeavour Fund.

Science funding
Low hydro lake levels drive increase in non-renewable electricity generation 12 September 2024

New data from MBIE shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

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