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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 8]
MBIE Releases Its First Long-term Insights Briefing On The Future Of Business For Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 11:26 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
MBIE has released its first Long-term Insights Briefing. This Briefing explores the future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand through two trends, purpose-led business and the use of blockchain technology. “The Briefing has been enriched by a wide ... More >>
Applications Open For Creative And Cultural Events Incubator
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 1:36 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Applications opened today for the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator investment fund which provides up to $300,000 to events that highlight New Zealand’s diverse culture and build national pride. The Ministry of Business, Innovation & ... More >>
Building And Construction Sector Trends Annual Report Indicates Sector Remains Strong, Diverse And Innovative
Monday, 31 October 2022, 6:11 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released the Building and Construction Sector Trends: Annual Report 2022, which provides an overview of the sector’s economic performance and the context within which the sector is ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup Welcomed To Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 21 October 2022, 7:28 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ was officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today with a pōwhiri in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland ahead of the Draw . Representatives from FIFA and the 39 qualified teams for the tournament and Play-Off Tournament were ... More >>
Tender For New All-of-Government Recruitment Services Contract Paused
Monday, 12 September 2022, 10:42 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today announced that the tender process for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract has been paused to allow for further engagement with government agencies and the recruitment industry on the ... More >>
One Week Left To Apply For 2021 Resident Visa
Monday, 25 July 2022, 12:27 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
With one week to go until the closure of the 2021 Resident Visa, Immigration New Zealand encourages those who are eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa to submit their applications before the category closes at 11:59pm on 31 July 2022. Immigration New ... More >>
Six Month Extension To Increase Wall, Floor And Roof Insulation In New Homes
Friday, 15 July 2022, 2:04 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has extended the time to comply with new wall, floor, and roof insulation requirements in new homes by a further six months to 1 May 2023. The extension has been made following a consultation ... More >>
First Waikato Workforce Plan Calls For Dedicated Futures Academy
Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 2:42 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Waikato Regional Workforce Plan showcases and celebrates the agricultural, manufacturing and forestry powerhouses of the Waikato economy and calls for the establishment of a Waikato Futures Academy. The Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) is ... More >>
MBIE Advises Seismically Vulnerable Buildings Can Remain Occupied
Monday, 4 July 2022, 2:36 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New guidance published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today advises most seismically vulnerable buildings are not imminently dangerous and can remain occupied while seismic remediation work is planned, funded and undertaken. ... More >>
NZ space sector set to star in Moon mission
Monday, 27 June 2022, 10:33 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The New Zealand space sector is set to star in NASA’s CAPSTONE moon mission – with Rocket Lab launching a satellite to the Moon from New Zealand in June, and the lift-off of a separate NASA-NZ lunar research project, New Zealand Space Agency Manager ... More >>
Scammers Using Sophisticated Attacks Against New Zealanders
Thursday, 16 June 2022, 10:42 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand banks have joined forces with CERT NZ, Consumer Protection, and Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to warn Kiwis of new threats from scammers. Cyber criminals are using sophisticated methods to trick trusting New Zealanders ... More >>
Last Remaining MIQ Facilities To Close
Monday, 13 June 2022, 3:29 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The last remaining managed isolation facilities will close by 30 June 2022 as they will no longer be needed. “We are currently still operating three facilities for refugees, returnees from Afghanistan and a small number of community cases. However, ... More >>
New Laws Will Support Housing Supply And Improve Building Product Information
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 10:26 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New regulations have been made to support the implementation of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021. “The changes to the Building Act made last year aim to support housing supply and ... More >>
MBIE Proposes Extension Of Transition For Insulation Rules
Monday, 30 May 2022, 9:54 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposal to extend the date at which better insulation for new houses will be required by six months. The changes to insulation requirements aim to reduce the ... More >>
New Dam Safety Regulations To Protect People And Property
Friday, 13 May 2022, 2:44 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New regulations announced today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will provide a nationally consistent approach to dam safety. Until now, Aotearoa New Zealand was one of the few countries in the OECD that did not have an operative ... More >>
MBIE Seeks Input On The Future Of Business In Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 10:26 am | MBIE
Consultation has opened on a draft of the Long-term Insights Briefing (Briefing) looking at the future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand. “The aim of the draft Briefing is to prompt thinking and spark debate by providing information about trends, ... More >>
Future Of Remaining MIQ Facilities
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 3:01 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The closure of the four remaining MIQ facilities will be brought forward due to very low numbers using the facilities. Currently just 95 people are using 54 rooms (32 isolation and 22 quarantine) across four hotels. A decision has been made in ... More >>
Proposed Building Code Update To Ensure New Buildings Better Protect The Safety Of New Zealanders
Monday, 2 May 2022, 10:44 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors. “As New Zealand’s ... More >>
Recruitment Company And Director Sentenced For Immigration Law Breaches
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 9:12 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Apex Recruitment Limited has been convicted and fined $3,600, and its director, Georgia Carolan-Hyland, has also been convicted and fined $1,500, for their involvement in knowingly employing migrant workers in breach of their visa conditions. Immigration ... More >>
A New Registration And Licensing Regime For Engineers
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 2:03 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that Cabinet has agreed to progress with a new regulatory regime for professional engineers. “Engineering is a highly skilled profession and our regulations need to reflect this,” says ... More >>
