Our projects

The list below shows MBIE’s 7 most significant technology investments, selected based on their total lifetime costs and importance to MBIE’s work. Each project has a dedicated page outlining its purpose, delivery timeframe, investment summary, current health status and latest update.

This information reflects the position reported in August 2026 and will change as projects progress and key decisions are made.

Reporting as of August 2026

7 featured initiatives reporting:

  • 3 Green
  • 1 Amber
  • 3 Red

For more information about key terms used in this reporting:

Key terms

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Our future services programme

A new service delivery technology platform for immigration services.

Tenancy bond programme

A modern digital platform replacing the legacy tenancy bond system.

IPONZ platform upgrade

Modernising the platform used to manage patents, trademarks, designs and related intellectual property services.

Investigations case management replatform

Moving MBIE investigation case management systems for employment, tenancy and immigration services to the cloud.

Callaghan Innovation systems transition

Supporting the transition of Callaghan Innovation functions across MBIE and a Public Research Organisation.

Business-govt platform upgrade

Upgrading Business.govt.nz website and improving the reliability and performance of its public services.

New Zealand research information system

Implementing a cloud-based system for New Zealand research information.

Key terms

Key terms, definitions and governance concepts used across MBIE's project portfolio. Use this information to understand how project health, investment delivery, benefits, risks and assurance activities are measured, reported and managed.