The Government has announced how $60 million in new funding to improve rural connectivity will be allocated. This funding, allocated through Budget 2022, will help bring access to better connectivity to more New Zealanders in rural and remote parts of the country.

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.

The Airspace Integration Trials programme continues to grow with 2 new partners signing up – MAUI63 and OneReg.

A new regulatory regime for New Zealand’s retail payment system will reduce costs and deliver long-term benefits to businesses and consumers.

More of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning scenery, culture and heritage and related activities are accessible by bike as 2 new trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network.

A national plan is being put together to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from a changing climate.

The Wellington and Tai Poutini West Coast Regional Skills Leadership Groups are seeking feedback as they prepare their draft Regional Workforce Plans (RWPs), due for release mid-year.

The Events Transition Support Payment scheme (ETSP), introduced in November 2021 to give event organisers financial certainty to host large scale events over summer, will be extended from 4 April 2022 to 31 January 2023 and expanded to include business events.

The Government has reached an enduring, long-term agreement with Māori that recognises Māori interests in radio spectrum and accelerates Māori participation in the telecommunications sector.