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Record high number of small businesses taking advantage of regional support and advice

14 August 2025

In the financial year 2024/25 the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network recorded its highest level of engagement outside the COVID-19 response period, supporting nearly 4,500 businesses. This is a 7% increase over the previous year and a sharp 13% rise compared to 2022/23.

Support for business

MBIE announces External Reporting Board appointments

07 August 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the appointment of John Kensington as the new Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB).

Support for business Standards Business Government

Government agencies taking accountability with timely invoice payments

28 July 2025

More than 100 agencies are now publicly reporting on their invoice payment times.

Digital economy Business

Artificial Intelligence strategy and business guidance now available

08 July 2025

The Government has released the first New Zealand strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) alongside guidance for businesses to invest with confidence in AI.

Support for business Digital economy Business

Commerce Commission Chair reappointed

03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business

New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China

19 June 2025

A new certification scheme is now in place to help put New Zealand cosmetics products on shelves in China.

Support for business Trade Business

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years

12 June 2025

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years and 9 months for deception.

Business

Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission

30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications

Government opens door for quality overseas building products

03 April 2025

The Government has passed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill to remove barriers to overseas building products being used in New Zealand.

Standards Building and construction regulation Building

Request For Information opened for grocery sector competitors and investors

31 March 2025

The Government has released a Request For Information (RFI) to hear from investors and prospective grocery market competitors about possible barriers to entry and investing and growing at scale in the market.

Competition regulation

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