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Research and Development Tax Incentive passes $1 billion milestone

25 August 2022

The Research and Development Tax Incentive has reached a key milestone by supporting over $1 billion in research and development activity. This represents $150 million in credits to businesses performing research and development in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Support for business

New measures to increase access to grocery wholesale

24 August 2022

As part of its response to the Commerce Commission’s market study into the retail grocery sector, the Government has announced it is taking action to improve access to wholesale groceries.

Competition regulation Business

MBIE confirms 2 appointments to the Commerce Commission

01 July 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Bryan Chapple and Nathan Strong will be appointed as Associate Commissioners at the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business

New financial conduct regime will ensure customers are treated fairly

29 June 2022

The Government has introduced a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Regulating companies and other entities

The Draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan released today for public consultation

01 June 2022

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

Support for business Economic Development

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

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

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

MBIE confirms reappointment to the Commerce Commission

13 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Joseph Liava’a will be reappointed for a second term as an Associate Commissioner at the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business

Consumers and businesses to benefit from lower payment processing fees

12 May 2022

A new regulatory regime for New Zealand’s retail payment system will reduce costs and deliver long-term benefits to businesses and consumers.

Regulating companies and other entities Economic Development

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