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Equal Pay Amendment Act

14 May 2025

The Government has announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.

Labour market and skills

Names announced for new science organisations

14 May 2025

The Government has announced the names of 3 new future-focused science organisations that will be formed from 1 July as part of the most significant reforms to our science system in 3 decades.

Science and innovation Science and technology

New rules coming for ground-based space infrastructure

09 May 2025

The Government recently announced legislation will be in place by July for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI).

Space Agency

New Zealand’s Space and Advanced Aviation Sectors Soar

09 May 2025

A new economic analysis of New Zealand’s space and advanced aviation sectors shows the space sector is growing quickly, and our advanced aviation sector is a significant size.

Space Agency

Members appointed to the PM’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council

07 May 2025

The Government has announced the members of the new Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council.

Science and innovation Science and technology

New Advanced Technology Science Platform announced

05 May 2025

$71 million will be invested over 7 years in an advanced technology science platform to accelerate innovation and grow the New Zealand economy.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

30 April 2025

Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced a second round of changes to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations to better protect power lines from falling trees.

Energy

Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets

28 April 2025

The Government is introducing a self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to help reduce inspection wait times.

Building and construction regulation Building

Easter Trading Laws: Your rights and responsibilities

15 April 2025

As Easter approaches, the Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations concerning Easter trading laws.

Employment regulation

Tourism marketing boost in key countries

14 April 2025

The Government is investing an extra $13.5 million in international marketing to bring more visitors to New Zealand.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

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