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Temporary accommodation built at Ōmāhu Marae marks a milestone in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

12 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) – Hīkina Whakatutuki, Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust, Ōmāhu Marae and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have partnered together to deliver temporary accommodation for whānau displaced due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Temporary accommodation Earthquakes and natural disasters

Government consultation opens on proposal for an agreement on information sharing between MBIE and IR

11 November 2024

Inland Revenue and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have announced the opening of a public consultation on a proposed information sharing agreement between the two organisations.

Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities

Feedback wanted on ACC’s occupational diseases list

30 October 2024

MBIE is seeking feedback on proposed additions to the list of diseases covered under ACC where there is a link to workplace exposure.

ACC

Feedback wanted on better protecting people and property from fire

29 October 2024

The Government is seeking feedback from the building and construction sector on key issues they have experienced or identified in the Building Code related to fire safety.

Building and construction regulation

New self-certification options being explored for building professionals

29 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate options for a new self-certification regime for building and construction professionals.

Building

Have your say on changes to NZ Post’s mail service obligations

29 October 2024

MBIE is seeking feedback on how changes to the minimum obligations on NZ Post’s mail service could impact New Zealanders.

Broadcasting and other communications

New Zealand and UK agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions

21 October 2024

The New Zealand and UK space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another.

Space Agency

Government building system reforms

18 October 2024

The Government has recently outlined a number of reforms underway in the building and construction portfolio via a press release issued by the Building and Construction Minister, Hon Chris Penk.

Building and construction regulation Building

Dr Derek Johnston reappointed to the Commerce Commission

18 October 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed that Dr Derek Johnston has been reappointed for a second term as a Commissioner at the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation

Temporary Accommodation Service activated to support those impacted by Otago severe weather event

17 October 2024

MBIE's Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today to support households displaced by flooding caused by the severe weather event in the Otago region.

Tenancy

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