Aotearoa New Zealand needs a business environment that is dynamic, where businesses can respond to new opportunities and resources are allocated to their most productive use.
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.
MBIE strengthened the foundations for innovation-led growth by reforming New Zealand's science system, supporting emerging technologies, and improving access to talent, capital and expertise.
The New Zealand economy operates within a global context and is heavily reliant on two-way trade, based on competitive advantage. It is important for the economy to adapt and innovate. MBIE also seeks to increase capital intensity, develop international connections and boost innovation.
During the year, MBIE focused on ensuring businesses could access the skills they need while maintaining fair, safe and productive workplaces.
This page describes the immigration regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either proposed or in progress.
During 2025/26, MBIE advanced the Government’s priorities through economic growth initiatives, targeted investments, regulatory reform and responsible fiscal management.
People across MBIE deliver and support a number of services that touch on the daily lives of New Zealanders. From supporting safe and warm homes through tenancy services, connecting New Zealand to the world through our immigration system, and helping businesses to succeed, our diverse and widespread services help Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, with the Office for Disability Issues, asked for feedback on six proposed changes to help move to better, more modern video interpreting and relay services to help Deaf, deafblind, hearing-impaired, and speech-impaired New Zealanders to communicate with hearing-people over the phone.
During 2025/26, MBIE invested in the people, systems and technology needed to deliver its responsibilities and organisational strategy, Te Ara Amiorangi.
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