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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

International visitors are spending more

04 September 2024

International tourism continues to bounce back, according to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today.

Tourism research and data

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