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Government acts to improve competition in the retail grocery market

30 May 2022

The Government has today released a comprehensive response to improve competition in the retail grocery sector, to bring about better prices, quality, range of products and service.

Competition regulation Business

MBIE proposes extension of transition for insulation rules

27 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposal to extend the date at which better insulation for new houses will be required by six months.

Building and construction regulation Building

Putting quality tourism data on the map

26 May 2022

A new Tourism Data Co-governance Group has been appointed to help create a more collaborative and targeted tourism data system that will benefit Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism sector as it rebounds from the effects of COVID-19.

Tourism research and data

New grants to boost business innovation

26 May 2022

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology

New RNA Development Platform

19 May 2022

Through Budget 2022, the Government has announced $40 million to create an RNA Technology Development Platform connecting what happens in the lab with what is needed in the field.

Science and technology

Government to increase FMA’s funding and set new levies

19 May 2022

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.

Financial markets and advisers Economic Development Government

Budget 2022 - Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery

19 May 2022

Today’s Budget announcement included the $54 million Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.

Immigration and tourism

Creating an Accessible Aotearoa for All!

19 May 2022

MBIE’s purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. Including 1 in 4 New Zealanders that identify as disabled and have a right to accessible information.

Broadcasting and other communications Government

Govt announces new funding for the digital technologies sector

16 May 2022

The Government has announced new funding to support the growth of New Zealand’s digital technologies sector.

Digital economy

New Zealand to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Draw

13 May 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura have announced that Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau will host the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ at the Aotea Centre on Saturday 22 October 2022.

Tourism projects Economic Development Immigration and tourism

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