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Changes coming to the Building Levy 09 April 2024

On 12 March, the Government announced an increase to the building levy threshold.

Building
Members appointed to Science System Advisory Group 08 April 2024

The Science System Advisory Group members have been appointed and have begun discussing their work programme.

Science and innovation Science and technology
Change to height and volume of dams impacted by the dam safety regulations 05 April 2024

The Government has listened to feedback and has made a change to the size of dams impacted by the regulations, to reduce the number of dams that need to comply.

Health and safety Building and construction regulation
Research teams have lift off for Earth observation projects 03 April 2024

12 New Zealand research teams will conduct joint 6-month feasibility studies looking at Earth observation research with NASA partners.

Science and innovation Science funding
Consultation opens proposing more time to comply with plumbing products changes under the Building Code 02 April 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened a consultation proposing to extend the transition period end date for the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions published last year, from 1 September 2025 to 1 May 2026.

Building and construction regulation Building
Final changes to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme confirmed 02 April 2024

Changes to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme (AEP) aim to deliver a better experience for businesses and workers whose work injury claims are handled by the organisation directly, rather than through ACC.

ACC
Royal Society Te Apārangi will oversee new research fellowships 28 March 2024

The Royal Society Te Apārangi has been selected to oversee the Aotearoa New Zealand Tāwhia te Mana Research Fellowships.

Science and innovation Science funding
Science System Advisory Group to look into science sector 27 March 2024

A new Science System Advisory Group has been established to provide advice on how to improve the effectiveness and impact of the science sector in New Zealand.

Science and innovation
Report released into safety assessments of boarding houses 27 March 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its report into the proactive assessment of multi-storey boarding houses.

Health and safety
Opening for business or working this Easter? Know your rights and responsibilities 27 March 2024

The Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities leading up to the Easter period.

Employment regulation

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