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Public feedback wanted on ‘granny flats’

18 June 2024

The Government is consulting on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

Building and construction regulation Building

Supporting collaborative science with China

17 June 2024

5 new research projects have been awarded funding as part of the New Zealand China Strategic Research Alliance.

Science and innovation Science funding

Major health and safety consultation begins

14 June 2024

A substantial consultation on work health and safety is now open.

Health and safety

Natural gas production continues to decline

13 June 2024

New Zealand’s natural gas production continues to decline according to the latest Energy Quarterly data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Seeking organisations to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme

13 June 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking registrations of interest from organisations with the capability, capacity and interest to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme.

Science funding

Parental leave payments to increase from 1 July 2024

11 June 2024

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety announced today that from 1 July 2024, parental leave payments will increase.

Employment regulation Employment and skills

Holidays Act update

06 June 2024

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has made a progress announcement on fixing the Holidays Act 2003.

Employment regulation Business

International visitor spend on the rise

04 June 2024

The latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today show international visitors are spending more while in New Zealand.

Tourism research and data Immigration and tourism

MBIE opens consultation on financial services reforms

22 May 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on options for streamlining how banks and other financial service providers are regulated by the government.

Financial markets and advisers

Dam safety regulations now in force

15 May 2024

The Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 commenced on 13 May 2024.

Building and construction regulation Building

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