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New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals business unit

Thursday, 14 April 2011, 1:48 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

A strategic review of Crown capability to manage the petroleum and minerals estate is nearing an end, Ministry of Economic Development Acting CEO Mark Steel announced today. More >>

Economic challenges explored in new research

Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 1:49 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The challenges of growing the economy, building Auckland’s knowledge economy, and getting the emissions trading scheme working for business are explored in a suite of occasional papers released by the Ministry of Economic Development today. Enhancing ... More >>

Domestic travel expenditure holding up

Thursday, 17 March 2011, 11:22 am | Ministry of Economic Development

The Ministry of Economic Development’s latest tourism survey shows New Zealanders spent slightly less on domestic travel in 2010 than in 2009. More >>

Events generate more tourism, research shows

Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:32 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

Kiwi holidaymakers are more likely to visit a new region if there is an event on, the Ministry of Economic Development’s latest tourism report shows. The Regional Visitor Monitor (RVM) – a quarterly report released today – found that for 21.5 ... More >>

Financial Markets Authority

Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 8:46 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

Financial Markets Authority Chairman designate Simon Allen and CEO designate Sean Hughes welcomed the Select Committee report and cross party consensus reached on further defining the role and powers of the FMA. More >>

New report gives unique view of NZ economy’s performance

Thursday, 24 February 2011, 10:47 am | Ministry of Economic Development

A report that provides a unique medium to long-term picture of New Zealand’s economic performance was released today. “Together with the three previous Economic Development Indicator reports, the 2011 edition provides an objective, comprehensive and long-term ... More >>

More tourists coming but spending less

Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 12:00 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

Despite a record number of tourists arriving in New Zealand in 2010, they spent 10 percent less than in the previous year, shows the latest International Visitor Survey by the Ministry of Economic Development. International tourist numbers reached 2,525,000 ... More >>

Does safe gas and electrical work matter to you?

Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:03 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The safety of gas and electrical work is important to every New Zealander, according to Energy Safety and the Department of Building and Housing. For that reason, feedback from consumers and tradespeople on the current regimes for certifying electrical ... More >>

New help for new businesses

Saturday, 1 January 2011, 3:39 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

GET ON TRACK WITH A NEW OR EXISTING BUSINESS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A VISIT TO WWW.BUSINESS.GOVT.NZ More >>

Survey shows dip in domestic travel

Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 12:05 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The Ministry of Economic Development’s latest tourism survey shows New Zealanders did less domestic travel in 2010. More >>

New Zealand Energy Outlook 2010 released

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:26 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The Ministry of Economic Development today released the 2010 edition of New Zealand Energy Outlook . The New Zealand Energy Outlook presents long-term forecasts of energy supply, demand, prices and energy sector greenhouse gas emissions. More >>

Instant Fine for Online Sellers of Unsafe Christmas Lights

Thursday, 25 November 2010, 11:54 am | Ministry of Economic Development

Two online sellers of Christmas lights have been issued with instant fines for breaking the rules for the supply of electrical products. These are the first instant fines Energy Safety, part of the Ministry of Economic Development, has issued since the ... More >>

International tourism spend survey released

Friday, 19 November 2010, 12:13 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The numbers of international tourists visiting New Zealand increased 3.8 percent (or 90,000 visitors) in the year to September 2010, but the amount they spent declined by 5.4 percent to $5.8 billion (from $6.1 billion), the Ministry of Economic Development ... More >>

Government Procurement Reforms scoop major award

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 5:13 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The government’s procurement reform programme has been recognised by the international professional standards body for the procurement profession. More >>

Five Star Group directors plead guilty

Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 12:23 pm | Ministry of Economic Development

The directors of the Five Star Group of companies Nicholas Kirk, Marcus Macdonald and Anthony Bowden and Five Star’s principal officer Neil Williams are charged by the Registrar of Companies for offences under the Financial Reporting Act 1993 ... More >>

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