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Superhot geothermal preferred contractor named

11 March 2026

New Zealand firm Todd Energy has been selected as the preferred lead contractor to drill New Zealand’s first exploratory superdeep, superhot geothermal well, which – if successful – could bring about a step change in New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy and natural resources

Better protections available for Incorporated Societies under new Act

10 March 2026

The New Zealand Companies Office is encouraging incorporated societies not yet reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to take action now ahead of the Easter Sunday deadline on 5 April 2026.

Business

Impact of the Middle East conflict on our fuel security

06 March 2026

MBIE is actively assessing the fuel security situation for New Zealand following the recent events in the Middle East.

Farsight NZ LP registered as New Zealand’s second private-sector standalone building consent authority

06 March 2026

MBIE has approved the registration of Wellington-based Farsight NZ LP (Farsight) as a standalone Building Consent Authority.

Regulatory systems Building

Establishment Chief Executive appointed for New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

02 March 2026

Andrew Bridgman has been appointed as Establishment Chief Executive of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT).

Science and innovation Science and technology

Manufacturing awards and activity shows positive start to 2026

26 February 2026

New data shows New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has started 2026 with positive activity, and nominations for the 2026 Minister for Manufacturing Awards are now open.

Business

Digital Manufacturing Light programme expanded to support manufacturers

26 February 2026

The Government is expanding the Digital Manufacturing Light programme to support the adoption of digital tools for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Support for business Business

New insights into hospitality and tourism workforce

25 February 2026

MBIE has released the latest hospitality and tourism workforce survey, offering new findings into the strengths and opportunities for people working in the sector.

Tourism research and data

Driving investment in new energy projects

25 February 2026

The Government has announced its next steps in leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and help grow New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy

Policy approved for ground-based space infrastructure applications

24 February 2026

Cabinet has approved new policy guiding the development of regulations for anyone applying to operate ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) in New Zealand.

Space Agency

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