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Views sought on new Building Product Specifications 03 June 2025

Tradies, local authorities, designers, retailers and the public are being urged to have their say on a draft document that would enable many more overseas products to be easily used in New Zealand.

Building and construction regulation Building
Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission 30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications
Government Launches He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund 29 May 2025

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

Science funding
More regional events to get funding boost 29 May 2025

The Government is investing $2.6 million into 152 regional events across the country. Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism sector.

Tourism funding
Granny flats bill passes first reading 26 May 2025
Building and construction regulation Building
Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen 23 May 2025

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

Energy Petroleum and minerals
More Supercars for New Zealand 23 May 2025

The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next 3 years.

Economic Development
$200m set aside for Crown stake in new gas fields through Budget 2025 22 May 2025

The Government has set aside a tagged contingency of $200 million over 4 years for co-investment in new gas fields through Budget 2025.

Energy
Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team checking Dunedin student rentals comply with tenancy law 19 May 2025

The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) will visit a selection of student rentals in Dunedin this week to check they are complying with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).

Tenancy
Equal Pay Amendment Act 14 May 2025

The Government has announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.

Labour market and skills

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