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MBIE Releases Evaluation Of The Earthquake-prone Building System
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 10:24 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s first evaluation of the earthquake-prone building system shows that the system is working well overall, and provides useful information on how it can be further improved. “While it is still ... More >>
Businesses’ Attitudes To Cyber Security Shifting, But More Work To Be Done
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 5:57 am | MBIE
While businesses’ attitudes to cyber security are shifting, three in five small businesses believe they should be doing more to keep secure online, says CERT NZ. According to research from the government cyber security agency CERT NZ, the majority ... More >>
Temporary Accommodation Service Support Available For Papatoetoe Severe Weather Event And Tokomaru Bay Flooding
Monday, 28 June 2021, 1:18 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated for two weather events following the recent Papatoetoe severe weather event and the flooding in Tokomaru Bay. TAS is now accepting registrations ... More >>
Survey Of Those Arriving In New Zealand Since The Onset Of COVID-19 Helps Assess Economic Impact
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 3:06 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A survey of people arriving in New Zealand since the initial COVID-19 border restrictions has been carried out to find out more about their intentions and needs. This release presents the first findings from the Survey of New Zealand Arrivals, which surveyed ... More >>
Company Director Sentenced To Community Detention And Fined $74,703 For Immigration Advice Provided Without License
Monday, 21 June 2021, 12:14 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A Christchurch woman, whose company provided immigration advice to migrants, has been convicted and sentenced to six months community detention and ordered to repay a total of $74,703, following two charges laid by the Immigration Advisers Authority ... More >>
Workers’ Rights Key Consideration For Consumers
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:38 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Knowing a business treats its workers fairly, “always or most of the time” is a key factor for consumers when deciding where to shop, with 50 per cent of consumers reporting it informs their decision. This figure, from the 2020 New Zealand Consumer ... More >>
Rapid Assessment Helps Strengthen MIQ Operations Now And For The Future
Friday, 18 June 2021, 8:32 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The first independent assessment of MIQ has been released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) today. Joint Head of Managed Isolation and Quarantine, Megan Main, says the report helps to provide assurance that MIQ is focused on the ... More >>
Hospitality Director Banned From Being An Employer After Exploiting Workers
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 10:20 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Employment Court has issued Declarations of Breach against three Christchurch hospitality companies, and a banning order against the companies’ director, after a case brought by the Labour Inspectorate in respect of eight employees. In a judgement ... More >>
NASA Scientist For A Day Winners Announced
Monday, 14 June 2021, 3:20 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
This year’s winners of the NASA Scientist for a Day competition are Sophie Ineson from Southland Girl’s High School (Year 7 & 8 category) and Lucia Mochel from Whangamata Area School (Year 9 & 10 category), the New Zealand Space ... More >>
Temporary Accommodation Service Support Available For Canterbury Flooding
Monday, 14 June 2021, 2:58 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today following the recent flooding across the Canterbury region. They are accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance ... More >>
South Auckland Superettes To Pay $57,000 For Migrant Exploitation Despite Attempts To Undermine Investigation
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 2:20 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Three South Auckland stores operating as superettes have been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to pay $57,000 in penalties for employment law breaches. Those liable for the penalties include the director, Balwinder Singh, and his wife ... More >>
Consumers More Certain Of Their Rights, Survey Shows
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 10:07 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Results of the New Zealand Consumer Survey 2020, released today, found that nearly all consumers are aware that laws exist to protect their consumer rights, and tested knowledge of these rights has improved over the past two years. The survey was commissioned ... More >>
Strengthening The Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme
Friday, 14 May 2021, 11:05 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced changes to the Licensed Buildings Practitioners (LBP) scheme to improve accountability, efficiency and fairness. “We are strengthening our occupational regulation of Licensed Building ... More >>
MBIE Laboratory To Reopen In Time For World Metrology Day
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 11:36 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Nearly five years after the closure of the former Wellington site, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) Trading Standards laboratory in Wellington is set to reopen. The reopening also coincides with an event for World ... More >>
Consultation Opens On Improving Regulation Of Engineers
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 2:04 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on options to improve the regulation of the engineering profession. “While the majority of engineering professionals in New Zealand are skilled and highly professional, ... More >>
Māori Business Identifier Goes Live
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 9:59 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
For the first time Māori businesses can identify themselves as a Māori business on the New Zealand Business Number register. By registering as a Māori business they will benefit from the opportunities provided by the NZBN, doing business with ... More >>
All MIQ And Government Border Workers Vaccinated By 1 May
Friday, 30 April 2021, 2:01 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
From 11.59pm tonight all work in Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities and by Government agencies at the border will be undertaken by vaccinated workers. The Government has introduced the new requirement under the COVID-19 Public Health ... More >>
Consultation Opens On Proposals To Support New Building Laws
Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 12:53 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on proposals for regulations to support the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. “We’re preparing for some ... More >>
Freedom Camping Public Meetings: Twizel, Thames, Whitianga, Tauranga, Taupō
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 2:06 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Public meetings are being held in Twizel, Thames, Whitianga, Tauranga and Taupō from Tuesday 27 April for people to find out more about the government’s proposals to improve freedom camping. “The public meetings are a good opportunity for people ... More >>
MBIE Welcomes Feedback On The Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 11:42 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on how the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme is working. “We want to hear from Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and those who engage with them to find out ... More >>
