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Consultation begins on the future of Smart EV charging

03 July 2025

MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.

Energy

Commerce Commission Chair reappointed

03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business

MethaneSAT update, July 2025

02 July 2025

Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency

Space Agency

Registration approved for New Zealand’s first standalone private sector building consent authority

27 June 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Christchurch-based Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL) as New Zealand’s first standalone building consent authority (BCA).

Regulatory systems

New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership

23 June 2025

Innovative collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency

Endeavour Fund 2025: Announcing Smart Ideas research projects

23 June 2025

New funding supports 46 early-stage research initiatives with strong potential for national impact and economic growth.

Science and innovation Science funding

New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China

19 June 2025

A new certification scheme is now in place to help put New Zealand cosmetics products on shelves in China.

Support for business Trade Business

Changes coming to modernise ACC regulations

18 June 2025

Upcoming changes to ACC regulations will help ensure the Accident Compensation Scheme is fair and accessible.

ACC

Supercharging residential solar power

13 June 2025

The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for New Zealand’s electricity networks and making changes to the building consent process to help increase the uptake of residential solar.

Energy Building

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years

12 June 2025

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years and 9 months for deception.

Business

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