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Consultation opens on incorporated societies regulations 11 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on regulations to support a new regime to govern New Zealand’s incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities Business
In-year payments for R&D Tax Incentive coming soon 07 October 2022

Businesses performing eligible research and development will soon be able to access more frequent and faster payments of the Research and Development Tax Incentive, with the introduction of in-year payments in early 2023.

Science and innovation
Shining the light on screen workers 06 October 2022

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

Business Employment and skills
Consultation opens on conduct of financial institutions regime regulations 28 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities
Agreement strengthens NZ-German cooperation in space 27 September 2022

A shared commitment to the safe, secure and responsible use of outer space is at the heart of a new agreement between the New Zealand Space Agency and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Space Agency
FIFA Women’s World Cup legacy kicks off 23 September 2022

Communities across the country are set to benefit from upgraded sporting facilities as a result of New Zealand co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 from 20 July to 20 August.

Consultation opens on further changes to lending requirements 22 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) Regulations and the Responsible Lending Code.

Consumer protection
Electrical Workers Registration Board takes action against illegal and dangerous electrical work 21 September 2022

The Electrical Workers Registration Board (the Board) is asking consumers to check their electrical worker is licenced following recent action taken against illegal and dangerous prescribed electrical work, that had the potential of causing serious harm.

Tradepersons licensing and skills
Announcing the key consultation dates for the space policy review 21 September 2022

MBIE is seeking feedback on your interests in space and the values and objectives that underpin New Zealand's space policies.

Space Agency
Aerosearch joins Airspace Integration Trials Programme 20 September 2022

New Zealand company Aerosearch has been announced as the latest industry partner in the Airspace Integration Trials programme.

Science and innovation

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