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Government launches new connectivity initiative for those living in rural and remote areas

17 November 2022

The Government has launched the Remote Users Scheme, a new initiative which aims to equip as many rural and remote New Zealanders as possible with the digital connectivity infrastructure needed to access broadband services where they live.

Broadband and Internet

Moving towards a low emissions Aotearoa, together

16 November 2022

The Government is asking for public input as part of its goal of ensuring Aotearoa’s transition to a low emissions future is fair and inclusive for all New Zealanders.

Energy Energy and natural resources

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

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