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Quarterly share of renewable energy remains high despite record low hydro levels 06 June 2025

Energy data on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions for January to March 2025.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources
Seven exceptional students score Space Scholarships 05 June 2025

Seven exceptional university students have earned New Zealand Space Scholarships and will intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.

Space Agency
Gas supply reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast 05 June 2025

Data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows that as of 1 January 2025 natural gas reserves have reduced 27% compared to last year.

Energy and natural resources
Views sought on new Building Product Specifications 03 June 2025

Tradies, local authorities, designers, retailers and the public are being urged to have their say on a draft document that would enable many more overseas products to be easily used in New Zealand.

Building and construction regulation Building
Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission 30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications
Government Launches He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund 29 May 2025

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

Science funding
More regional events to get funding boost 29 May 2025

The Government is investing $2.6 million into 152 regional events across the country. Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism sector.

Tourism funding
Granny flats bill passes first reading 26 May 2025
Building and construction regulation Building
Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen 23 May 2025

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

Energy Petroleum and minerals
More Supercars for New Zealand 23 May 2025

The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next 3 years.

Economic Development

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