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Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the government’s lead business-facing agency.
Our purpose is to grow the New Zealand economy to provide a better standard of living for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to help businesses to be more competitive, improving job opportunities for all and by ensuring good quality housing is more affordable.
MBIE was formed in July 2012 by bringing together the Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Science and Innovation, Department of Labour and Department of Building and Housing.
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment - Latest News [Page 5]
Bankrupt Sentenced To 6 ½ Years In Prison Following MBIE & Police Investigation
Friday, 20 October 2023, 3:38 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A bankrupt has been sentenced to 6 ½ years’ imprisonment following joint work by MBIE’s Integrity and Enforcement team and New Zealand Police. 53-year-old Sarena Walker, previously known as Rebecca Kennedy, was convicted of four charges under ... More >>
Unlicensed Builder Fined For Carrying Out Restricted Building Work
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 10:47 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An unlicensed builder has been fined after an investigation by Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Occupational Regulation team found the man to be in breach of the Building Act 2004. More >>
Unregistered Motor Vehicle Seller Convicted And Fined
Friday, 29 September 2023, 11:48 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An unregistered motor vehicle trader has been fined after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA). 40-year-old Michael Costello of Manurewa, Auckland was convicted after a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) ... More >>
New Initiatives To Grow Future Research Leaders For Aotearoa New Zealand
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 2:05 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
MBIE has today announced details of enhanced research fellowships and a new applied doctorate scheme to grow more future leaders of research, science and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Creating a range of opportunities, particularly for those ... More >>
Former Bankrupt Fined And Sentenced Following MBIE Investigation
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 2:09 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A former bankrupt has been sentenced to 6 months home detention and ordered to pay reparations following an investigation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Integrity and Enforcement Team. More >>
A Promising Future For Scientific Endeavours
Friday, 15 September 2023, 11:13 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A total of 68 projects have been selected for funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Endeavour Fund for their potential to transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. “Endeavour is Aotearoa ... More >>
June Quarter Shows Renewable Electricity Generation Reaches Record High
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 11:14 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand achieved 91 per cent renewable electricity generation in the June 2023 quarter, a 10-percentage point increase on the June 2022 quarter, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The ... More >>
Government Invests In Tiny Tech With Global Potential
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 12:05 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An ambitious and internationally-connected programme to leverage New Zealand’s niche expertise in quantum technology research will receive up to $12 million of government funding over the next five years. The Quantum Technologies Research Programme ... More >>
New Zealand Space Agency Seeks Stellar Students For Opportunities At NASA
Friday, 8 September 2023, 2:48 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
High-flying graduate students are encouraged to reach for the stars and apply for the New Zealand Space Scholarship programme to support an internship at NASA’s Ames Research Center or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in 2024. Administered ... More >>
Artificial Intelligence To Support Astronaut Selection
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1:05 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An AI-assisted tool designed to support astronaut selection and clinical decision making will be developed under a partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and US space company Axiom Space. The project is led by Dr ... More >>
Spring’s Junction Café Fined A Second Time For Employment Breaches
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 12:55 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Spring’s Junction Café and Motor Inn based in Christchurch, and its director, must pay $36,000 in penalties after breaching multiple minimum employment standards during the pandemic in 2020. The firm was penalised for similar offences in 2016. ... More >>
Community-level Energy Education Funding Round Opens
Monday, 4 September 2023, 6:27 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The latest funding round of the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is now open. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been allocating funding through the SEEC Programme since 2021 to help deliver ... More >>
Former Licensed Immigration Adviser Convicted Following MBIE Investigation
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 1:54 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A former Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) has been sentenced to 6-months home detention and 100 hours community service after his application for a discharge without conviction was dismissed and he was found guilty of breaching the Immigration Advisers ... More >>
Building Practitioners Board Cancels Builder’s Licence
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 10:06 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Building Practitioners Board (the Board) has cancelled Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP) Matthew Biddle’s licence after finding Mr Biddle to be in breach of the Building Act 2004. More >>
Panel Appointed To Recommend National Research Priorities
Friday, 18 August 2023, 12:15 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Tā/Sir Jerry Mateparae will chair an Independent Strategic Panel set up to recommend new National Research Priorities to Cabinet this year. “National Research Priorities are a central part of the Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways reform of the research, ... More >>
Advancing The Aerospace Sector In Aotearoa
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 6:48 pm | MBIE
Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever Aerospace Strategy was launched today, to drive continued development of New Zealand’s diverse and innovative aerospace sector by 2030. The strategy is jointly led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and ... More >>
Petroleum Reserves Data Shows Decline In Gas Reserves
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:22 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released annual data detailing the amount of oil and gas expected to be available in existing petroleum fields. This year’s data, supplied to MBIE by both onshore and offshore permit ... More >>
Dr Gill Jolly Joins MBIE As Chief Science Advisor
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 11:20 am | MBIE
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced the appointment of Dr Gill Jolly to the role of Chief Science Advisor for MBIE. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2307/44409f17367f5aa18eac.jpeg" width="480" height="720"> “We are thrilled to welcome ... More >>
Release Of Independent Review Into Out Of Hours Immigration Visits
Monday, 10 July 2023, 2:03 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has committed to continuing a pause on out of hours visits to residential addresses by compliance officers for deportation purposes following the release of an independent review ... More >>
Unregistered Motor Vehicle Seller Convicted And Fined
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:54 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A Tauranga man has been fined $3,500 after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA). The unregistered motor vehicle seller was convicted after a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) investigation charged ... More >>
