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Next steps for enabling more offshore renewable energy generation

09 October 2024

The Government is progressing legislation to implement a new offshore renewable energy generation regime which will support investment in, and delivery of, clean energy at scale.

Energy

Changes to building regulations for minor variations and minor customisations

03 October 2024

From 30 September 2024, changes to building regulations have been enacted making it easier for homeowners, builders and designers to make simple changes to consented building designs or pre-approved MultiProof designs.

Building and construction regulation Building

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

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