5. Discussion of underlying causes
Reviewing data from the fieldwork, it is clear that there is no single underlying cause that is contributing to issues in the building consent system.
Reviewing data from the fieldwork, it is clear that there is no single underlying cause that is contributing to issues in the building consent system.
Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.
The Skilled Migrant Category has traditionally been New Zealand’s main residence visa category based on skills and employment. New priority skilled residence pathways have been introduced under the Immigration Rebalance. There are now 3 main pathways to skilled residence.
The Government is developing a whole-of-government approach to address the issues raised in the Wai 262 inquiry. This creates an opportunity to take a holistic approach to protecting mātauranga and taonga Māori in the intellectual property system.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) provides advice on relevant international labour issues and assesses the impact of international developments on New Zealand's labour interests.
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The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
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