Briefings to Incoming Ministers
We produce Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) following a general election or change in minister. They provide an introduction to each portfolio and summarise key areas of policy and policy issues.
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2023 Briefings to Incoming Ministers
This BIM was prepared due to a Cabinet reshuffle that took effect in February 2023. This document was proactively released. Redactions made to the document were made consistent with provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
2022 Briefings to Incoming Ministers
These BIMs were prepared for Ministers due to a Cabinet reshuffle in June 2022. These documents were proactively released. Redactions made to the documents were made consistent with provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
2020 Briefings to Incoming Ministers
These BIMs were prepared for Ministers following the 2020 general election. These documents have been proactively released. Redactions made to the documents have been made consistent with provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
This is the overarching BIM, designed to provide ministers with information on our role, purpose and organisational structure.
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Building and Construction [PDF 2MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister COVID-19 Response: Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) [PDF 2.5MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs [PDF 1.8MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications [PDF 2.1MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Economic Development [PDF 2.6MB]
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Economic Context [PDF 278KB]
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How MBIE is supporting Maori Economic Prosperity [PDF 241KB]
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MBIE and Pacific Peoples Economic Prosperity [PDF 271KB]
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Sector-based Economic Development [PDF 274KB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Economic and Regional Development [PDF 11MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Small Business [PDF 1012KB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Energy and Resources [PDF 2.6MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Tourism [PDF 2.5MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety [PDF 1017KB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Research, Science and Innovation [PDF 2MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for ACC [PDF 3.6MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Immigration [PDF 1.7MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Social Development and Employment [PDF 1.8MB]
2017 Briefings to Incoming Ministers
These BIMs were prepared for Ministers following the 2017 general election. These documents have been proactively released. Redactions made to the documents have been made consistent with provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Immigration [PDF 1.4MB]
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Briefing for the incoming Minister for Economic Development [PDF 1MB]
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Briefing for the incoming Minister for Regional Economic Development [PDF 667KB]
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Briefing for the incoming Minister of Employment [PDF 1.9MB]
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Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media: Communications and the Digital Economy: 26 October 2017 [PDF 2.5MB]
2016 Briefings to Incoming Ministers
These BIMs were prepared for Ministers due to a Cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Prime Minister John Key in December 2016. These documents were proactively released. Redactions made to the documents were made consistent with provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
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Briefing for the incoming minister - Accident compensation portfolio - 20 December 2016 [PDF 840KB]
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Tourism: briefing for the incoming Minister 2016 [PDF 3.1MB]
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs portfolio: briefing for the incoming minister [PDF 538KB]
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Communications Portfolio: briefing for the incoming minister [PDF 1MB]
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Economic Development: briefing for the incoming minister [PDF 364KB]