Fast-tracking supermarkets
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
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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.
Going For Growth
Unlocking New Zealand's potential Going For Growth sets out the approach the Government is taking to make New Zealand’s economy grow faster, to increase living standards and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
Developing Talent
Updated 23 September 2025 Businesses thrive when they can tap into a workforce equipped with the skills to drive innovation and growth. Individuals thrive when they have the skills and qualifications to secure fulfilling and ongoing employment.
Draft long-term insights briefing released: Have Your Say on New Zealand’s productivity future
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) invite you to engage and provide feedback on our draft long-term insights briefing.
New edition of Government Procurement Rules goes live
The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published. The new Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. Government agencies that are required to follow the Rules are expected to implement them as soon as practicable.
Government eInvoicing and prompt payment rules take effect this month
Government agencies are now expected to pay businesses that send them eInvoices within five days under new procurement rules that kicked in this month.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
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
Going For Growth delivering actions to boost exports and investment
The Government has released an update to Going For Growth, outlining progress on initiatives aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s economy and achieving its goal of doubling the value of exports within 10 years.