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.
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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.
Economic Growth
The Minister for Economic Growth is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
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.
Economic regulation of water services
Local government water supply and wastewater services are subject to economic regulation under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This is part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well programme.