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Govt welcomes final report on building supplies market study

07 December 2022

The residential building supplies market study was launched in November 2021 to look into competition in this sector and today the Commerce Commission has released its final report.

Building and construction regulation Building

Funding Curiosity, Unlocking Potential across Aotearoa New Zealand

07 December 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced the 12 recipients of the 2023 round of Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund.

Science funding

Results from two surveys of the science workforce published

02 December 2022

Two survey reports published today provide insights into Aotearoa New Zealand’s research, science, and innovation workforce.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Govt releases vision for New Zealand’s digital connectivity future

02 December 2022

The Government has released a new 10-year vision for digital connectivity networks. ‘Lifting Connectivity in Aotearoa’ outlines a vision for the future of digital connectivity networks across the motu and sets an ambition to improve access to connectivity networks for more Kiwis.

Broadband and Internet

Government supports more energy-saving projects to help more Kiwis save money

30 November 2022

Helping households to reduce their energy bills and make their homes warmer and more energy-efficient, is the key focus of a further 17 community projects receiving $1.7 million funding through the Government’s Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme.

Energy

Green recovery is an urgent issue, not just an option: APEC Economic Policy Report November 2022

25 November 2022

In 2021, during our Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) host year, we successfully proposed the topic of “Structural Reform and a Green Recovery from Economic Shocks” for the flagship APEC Economic Policy Report (AEPR). The report has been endorsed by member economies and published during APEC Leaders Week, November 2022.

Science and innovation Economic Development

Open access to research policy introduced

23 November 2022

As part of creating a future-focused research system the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is introducing an open access to research policy for all new MBIE-funded research.

Science and innovation

Have your say on proposed changes to geographical indications

23 November 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to New Zealand’s registered geographical indications regime.

Intellectual property and copyright

MBIE and MfE seek feedback on climate related disclosures assurance

22 November 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) are asking for feedback on potential changes to the assurance requirement in the climate-related disclosures regime.

Energy and natural resources

Airshare joins Airspace Integrated Trials Programme

21 November 2022

Provider of airspace intelligence and management for uncrewed air traffic, Airshare, is the latest industry partner to join New Zealand’s Airspace Integration Trials Programme (AITP).

Science and innovation

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