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Consultation on H1 energy efficiency settings for new builds 09 December 2024

Feedback is being sought on the H1 Energy Efficiency standards, specifically looking at insulation settings and improving flexibility of building designs.

Building and construction regulation
Improving competition settings to lift productivity 05 December 2024

The Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.

Competition regulation
Tourism and hospitality workforce survey to drive change 05 December 2024

Data released today will help to drive change for tourism and hospitality workforces.

Tourism research and data
Changes to remedies in personal grievances process 04 December 2024

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced upcoming changes to the Employment Relations Act to strengthen employee accountability in the personal grievances process.

Employment regulation
Catalyst Fund Investment Plan published 03 December 2024

The Catalyst Fund Investment Plan has been published. It outlines the focus for the fund, to drive scientific excellence and deliver impact at a faster pace than could otherwise be achieved solely via domestic activities.

Science and innovation Science funding
International visitor survey results released 03 December 2024

The International Visitor Survey is a key tool for monitoring and reporting on how the tourism system is performing. It measures the expenditure, characteristics and behaviours of international visitors to New Zealand, reporting them quarterly.

Tourism research and data Immigration and tourism
Tenancy bonds moving online 02 December 2024

Tenancy Services in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is making it easier for landlords and tenants to manage their rental bonds through a new online service.

Tenancy
More flexible dismissal process for high-income employees 29 November 2024

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced an upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act that will enable employers to ensure they have the right fit for their high impact leadership and specialist roles.

Employment regulation
Have your say on a proposed levy to fund a new economic regulation regime for New Zealand’s water services 26 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Economic Development
Summary of Submissions published following public consultation on Granny Flats 22 November 2024

The Government recently sought public feedback on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

Building and construction regulation Building

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