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Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery and Environment phase of Tourism Industry Transformation Plan launched 16 November 2022

The $54 million Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery and the Environment phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) were launched at Tourism Industry Aotearoa Summit at Kirikiriroa, Hamilton on 10th November.

Immigration and tourism
Building Code decisions made on lead in plumbing products and hollow-core flooring to improve the health and safety of New Zealanders 15 November 2022

Following consultation earlier this year on proposed changes to the Building Code, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced decisions on lead in new plumbing products and hollow-core flooring systems.

Building and construction regulation Building
Government progresses work on open banking 10 November 2022

The government is progressing work on a consumer data right (CDR) framework for New Zealand and will explore banking as the first sector for this to apply to.

Business
Applications open for Creative and Cultural Events Incubator 08 November 2022

Applications opened on 1 November 2022 for the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator investment fund which provides up to $300,000 to events that highlight New Zealand’s diverse culture and build national pride.

Māori economy Pacific economy Economic Development
Government announces new protections for Kiwis using Buy-Now, Pay-Later 02 November 2022

The Government has today announced its next steps to protect consumers from potential financial harm when using Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Consumer protection
Kitmap report highlights research infrastructure in Aotearoa 31 October 2022

Those who work in the research, science and innovation sector will have more visibility of the research infrastructure available to support their work, with the publication of the Kitmap report.

Science and innovation
Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report indicates sector remains strong, increasingly diverse and innovative 31 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released the Building and Construction Sector Trends: Annual Report 2022, which provides an overview of the sector’s economic performance and the context within which the sector is operating, alongside commentary on some of the challenges experienced in the last year.

Building
Key insights from consultation with Pacific researchers on the future of our science system 28 October 2022

Key shifts are needed in the research, science and innovation system to lift the wellbeing of our Pacific communities, says the Key Insights from the Pacific research consultation for Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways report published today.

Science and innovation Science funding
Business communities invited to have their say on details of new payments disclosure regime 28 October 2022

The Government is establishing a new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime to improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.

Business
Starting the roll on the consultation for the screen sector funding options 27 October 2022

The Government is consulting on options to lift the value of its investment in the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.

Screen sector

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