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New Zealand and Australia to accelerate space science and technology

28 September 2025

Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency Science and technology

Holidays Act to be replaced

23 September 2025

Cabinet has agreed to policy proposals for new employment leave legislation

Employment regulation Business

Developing talent for a stronger economy

23 September 2025

The Government today released an update to Going for Growth, its plan to drive economic growth.

Economic Development

Government backs NZ–US digital twin collaboration

18 September 2025

Government invests up to $4.5 million in a NZ–US partnership to develop AI-powered digital twins for health and bioeconomy innovation.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches major AI investment

18 September 2025

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) is launching its second major initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialisation.

Science and innovation Science funding Digital economy Science and technology

Surcharging bill passes first reading

17 September 2025

The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business Government

Strengthening New Zealand’s competition settings

16 September 2025

The Government has announced a package of reforms to enhance New Zealand’s competition settings, as set out in the Commerce Act.

Competition regulation

Major events and tourism package to boost economic activity

14 September 2025

The Government has announced a new Major Events and Tourism package to boost economic activity and confidence.

Tourism projects Tourism funding

$1.6 million to reopen Great Taste Cycle Trail

12 September 2025

The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip

11 September 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows a combination of record geothermal electricity generation and reduced energy demand in the April to June 2025 quarter kept overall renewable generation high, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy research and data

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