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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

Government lifts lid on own payment times

12 April 2024

MBIE has launched a new dashboard showing each central government agency’s performance against 10 day invoice payment targets.

Business Government

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

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