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Amended dam safety regulations to commence this month

09 May 2024

New and amended regulations to improve the safety and resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s dams come into force on Monday 13 May 2024.

Building and construction regulation

New Zealand Space Scholarship sends students to NASA

06 May 2024

Six of New Zealand’s top tertiary students will intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory or NASA’s Ames Research Center with the support of a New Zealand Space Scholarship.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding

Government introduces Bill to modernise insurance law

06 May 2024

On 2 May 2024, the Government announced that it would modernise and improve insurance law so that consumers and businesses can effectively protect themselves against risk.

Consumer protection Business

Ground-breaking project between the UK and New Zealand underway

01 May 2024

The first project between the UK and New Zealand as part of a collaborative science, innovation, and technology agreement is underway.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Government announces changes to improve access to overseas building products

24 April 2024

On 4 April 2024 the Government announced work is underway to make it easier to use new building products from overseas.

Building and construction regulation Building

Extending the voluntary recalls on Serene Bathroom heaters

23 April 2024

Last month the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) published a voluntary recall of Serene S2068 heaters with specific serial numbers. After further investigations by WorkSafe’s Energy Safety team, all Serene S2068 heaters that were imported, sold or installed after 16 June 2018, regardless of serial number are no longer able to be used, sold or installed in New Zealand.

Consumer protection

Building Consent Authorities to get more time to focus on consenting activities

23 April 2024

Building control officers will be required to complete their competency assessments at least every 2 years rather than annually.

Building and construction regulation Building

Government announces package of financial services reforms

22 April 2024

The Government has announced a two-phased package of reforms to streamline financial services.

Financial markets and advisers Dispute resolution Regulatory systems

Successful Vision Mātauranga research projects announced

18 April 2024

Successful Vision Mātauranga research projects announced

Improving building consent data reporting

15 April 2024

On 20 March, the Government announced improvements to performance monitoring of the building consent system.

Building

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