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Low hydro lake levels drive increase in non-renewable electricity generation 12 September 2024

New data from MBIE shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources
International visitors are spending more 04 September 2024

International tourism continues to bounce back, according to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today.

Tourism research and data
Seeking feedback on applying the consumer data right to banking and electricity 02 September 2024

The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.

Energy Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection Government
Government releases new Major Events strategy 28 August 2024

The Government has released a new strategy to ensure future investments in major events generate significant immediate and long-term benefits for New Zealand.

Economic Development
Action plan to get more people into employment 28 August 2024

Supporting more people into work so they can lead happier, healthier and more productive lives is the vision at the heart of the Government’s new Employment Action Plan, released by Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston.

Labour market and skills Provincial development Employment and skills
2025 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund opens soon 26 August 2024

The next round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund will open to applications on 28 August 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding
World Dance Crew Championship gets government funding 21 August 2024

The Government is investing in the World Dance Crew Championship, a new international dance competition taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next year.

Economic Development
Great Rides get e-bike upgrade 16 August 2024

The Government has opened a fund to establish e-bike charging stations for the Great Rides that will help to increase their appeal and accessibility, both for international tourists and Kiwis looking to explore more of New Zealand’s great outdoors.

Tourism funding Tourism projects
Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading 13 August 2024

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building Government
Gene technology milestone 13 August 2024

New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.

Economic Development Science and technology Government

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