With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.
The Minister of Energy and Resources commissioned an independent panel of experts to lead the review. Panel members were appointed by the Minister in April 2018.
A law change is on the way for contractors working in New Zealand’s screen industry. The changes, proposed by industry and supported by Government, will see contractors allowed to bargain collectively.
The Engineering Associates Act 1961 (the Act) establishes a voluntary registration framework for engineering associates. The Act outlines the training and experience a person must have before they may be registered as an engineering associate. Registration allows the person to use the ‘Registered Engineering Associate’ (REA) credential.
Australia is one of our most important economic partners. New Zealand and Australia have made good progress to remove trade barriers.
The status quo is premised on the existence of the general duties on businesses and workers under the HSW Act.
The NZ Relay range of services is provided by the Crown for people with communications disabilities. MBIE funds NZ Relay to provide equal work and lifestyle opportunities for those with speech
MBIE’s database of extreme weather research to support response and recovery activities.
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