Equity, diversity and inclusion are important to create and sustain a fit-for-purpose research system. We need a system which has no barriers to entry, retention or advancement for women, Māori, Pacific Peoples and other under-represented communities. We want a system where these groups hold jobs proportional to their population share across institutions, role types and research areas.
This section provides an overview of the sector’s economic significance in New Zealand, highlighting its contribution to GDP and employment. Despite facing challenges like cost pressures and labour shortages, there’s a notable increase in Māori-owned construction businesses, reflecting growing diversity and opportunities within the industry.
New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research are contracted by MBIE for $11 million excluding GST over 5 years to undertake research that shifts activities from mining of minerals to manufacturing from minerals.
A strong economy is essential to New Zealand’s prosperity. MBIE helps regions, businesses and communities to grow and diversify their opportunities. We work to ensure New Zealand is better placed to adapt to global shifts. This requires ongoing investment and adaptation.
Titles of documents the Minister of Media and Communications received from MBIE in 2025.
Offshore renewable energy is energy generated from a renewable source, such as wind, sunlight, waves or tidal currents, using developments located in, on, or under the sea.
The Minister of Resources is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
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.
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