Defining energy hardship
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) has developed a definition of energy hardship and a set of measures that are being used to monitor energy hardship over time.
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Key New Zealand economic and industry trends
shortages, there’s a notable increase in Māori-owned construction businesses, reflecting growing diversity and opportunities within the industry.
Startup Advisors Council
We help to identify and address the opportunities and challenges facing high growth startup businesses in New Zealand.
2020 support - Tourism Recovery Package
The government’s $400 million Tourism Recovery Package was implemented in 2020 to support the industry to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Promoting Global Trade and Investment
Updated November 2025 New Zealand’s economy relies heavily on exports from a range of sectors, including food and fibre, tourism, technology, and education. These industries are key sources of foreign income. The Government has set an ambitious goal of doubling export value in 10 years. To achieve this, New Zealand must improve access to international markets, increase the value and diversity of its exports, and attract high-quality investment to boost productivity and support long-term growth.
3. Trend two: use of blockchain technology
How might New Zealand businesses use, and be shaped by, technologies in the future? We take a deep dive into the emerging use of blockchain technology, with some insights into its role in productivity and wellbeing.
1. Introduction
Why we need this Action Plan
Employment makes an important contribution to wellbeing.
The way we work
We are working to create better results for people and businesses, along with lifting the productivity and efficiency of our services and how we operate. MBIE will take advantage of its span, expertise and connections to enable an environment where people can innovate and prosper.