Updated 4 November 2025
Research and development (R&D) drives productivity and high-value jobs. By leveraging science, innovation, and technology, we add value to products and services, boost global competitiveness, and attract investment. Our goal is a system that empowers world-class scientists, universities, and research organisations to turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Our ambition is to drive a relentless focus on commercialisation and economic impact to meet the needs of a future-ready economy.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is pleased to share with you our Long-term Insights Briefing: 'The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand: An exploration of 2 trends influencing productivity and wellbeing – purpose-led business and use of blockchain technology'. Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and insights to inform the development of the Briefing.
This summary document shares key insights from meetings, sessions and written submissions from the May – June 2022 consultation phase on the draft version of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Long-term Insights Briefing: The Future of Business for Aotearoa New Zealand.
An exploration of two trends influencing productivity and wellbeing – purpose-led business and use of blockchain technology.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on a proposed 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules.
ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.
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Open banking regulations now in force
New Zealand’s gene technology rules are being updated to match scientific and technological advancements.
Titles of documents the Minister for Digital Economy and Communications received from MBIE in 2020.
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
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.
