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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

Putting the freeze on unsafe bathroom heaters – Voluntary recalls on Serene S2068 heaters

26 March 2024

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters.

Health and safety

New Space Prizes to showcase and inspire talented New Zealanders

26 March 2024

The Government has announced 2 new awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand’s space and emerging aviation sectors and inspire young people.

Space Agency

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