Everything we do at MBIE is about growing New Zealand for all. We recognise that a strong economy is one in which we use the skills, knowledge and time of our people in conjunction with our natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations.
This report outlines significant activities and achievements across 2022/23. It reflects the efforts of our many kaimahi/employees, who are proud of the services and results they deliver for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand companies need investment and the right connections to be able to imagine more, produce more and achieve more for New Zealand.
This section outlines MBIE’s operational performance during 2025/26, including key achievements, challenges, lessons learned and improvements implemented to strengthen future delivery.
MBIE can make the most impact by coordinating and sharing information within our organisation, across government and with industry and communities.
During 2025/26, MBIE advanced the Government’s priorities through economic growth initiatives, targeted investments, regulatory reform and responsible fiscal management.
During the year, MBIE invested in tourism, major events and infrastructure initiatives to support economic growth, improve productivity and strengthen resilience across New Zealand.
MBIE was one of the first New Zealand government agencies to face the challenges of COVID-19 given the presence of our offshore visa processing office in Beijing, which needed to be shut down back in January. Since then, we have played an integral leadership role in supporting the Government's ‘Response’ effort and the ‘Recovery’ and ‘Rebuild’ components.
In the future, New Zealand’s economy will have a different mix of sectors, jobs and skills. We will help communities to adapt and to benefit from the changes as we move to a knowledge-intensive, low-emissions economy.
Skilled and productive labour and safe workplaces are essential attributes of long-term economic growth. A strong economy also needs the right mix of skills and labour supply to respond to global and domestic opportunities and shifts.
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