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Cities

The Ministry of Economic Development prepares policy advice that helps maximise the contribution that cities (and in particular Auckland) make to NZ’s economic development and prosperity.

 

 

 

In this sector 

You will find information about the Ministry's involvement with:

  • Auckland Policy Office
  • Christchurch Stadium
  • Christchurch Recovery Plans
  • Cities research
  • Auckland plan and economic development strategy.

 

[internal link] go to the cities home page now.

Energy

New Zealand’s abundant and diverse energy resources have long underpinned our economy. 

 

The challenge is to meet New Zealand's energy needs in a way that supports our way of life, the economy and the environment.

 

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • Energy data and modelling
  • Energy strategies
  • Energy security
  • News
  • And more...

 

[internal link] visit the energy section now.

Environment

The natural environment plays an important role in New Zealand’s economic development.

 

Managing the environmental impacts of development, and leveraging our natural assets, underpins a lot of the Ministry's work in one way or another.

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • Energy and the environment
  • Tourism and the environment
  • Carbon Capture and storage
  • Green Growth.
[internal link] visit the environment section now.

Food & beverage

We are working to grow the food and beverage sector, which is vital to achieving the government’s growth agenda.

 

The food and beverage sector remains the linchpin of the New Zealand economy.  It employs nearly one in five New Zealand workers, and also earns over half of our merchandise export earnings.

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • The Food and Beverage Information Project
  • Growing New Zealand's wine industry
  • The Food Innovation Network
  • And more...
[internal link] visit the food & beverage section now.

Natural resources

The government's goal is for responsible development of both renewable and non-renewable energy resources.

 

Developing a mix of energy options positions New Zealand for higher economic growth and a lower-emissions future.

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • Oil & gas
  • Minerals
  • Geothermal
  • Biodiscovery.
[internal link] visit the natural resources section now.

Science & innovation

The Ministry of Science
and Innovation is the
lead agency driving the
science and innovation
sector in New Zealand.

 

 

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • The Square Kilometre Array
  • Innovation system changes.

[internal link] visit the science and innovation section now.

Screen industry

We are involved in a number of initiatives to encourage the continuing success of New Zealand as a destination for film making.

 

New Zealand is widely regarded as one of the world's premier locations to make large budget films.  Some of the most successful feature films made in recent years were filmed here. 

 

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • The Large Budget Screen Production Grant
  • Film New Zealand
  • The Hobbit
  • The Screen sector work programme.
[internal link] visit the screen industry section now.

Technology & communication

Information and communications technologies could enhance innovation and productivity across the economy. To realise this potential, we work to ensure that telecommunications markets operate efficiently, and the commerce and ICT infrastructure is well developed.

 

In this sector

You will find information about: 

  • Fast broadband
  • Communications
  • Cyber security
  • Postal services
  • And more...

 

[internal link] visit the technology and communication section now.

Tourism

One of New Zealand’s single largest export earning industries, tourism employs one in twenty people in NZ.
 

 

In a competitive tourism marketplace, New Zealand must continue to deliver a quality tourism experience while protecting the resources upon which the industry is based.

In this sector

You will find information about:

  • Tourism research and data
  • The New Zealand Cycle Trail
  • Tourism policy.

 

You will also find:

  • News and
  • Information for tourism businesses.

 

[internal link] visit the tourism section now.

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Small Business Group calls for more clarity and certainty to boost small business
15 May 2012
The Small Business Advisory Group has today called for more clarity, certainty, continuity and capability building to allow small and medium sized enterprises to operate with confidence.
Consultation on changes to the Trade Marks Regulations 2003
11 May 2012
Feedback is being sought on a suite of proposed changes to the Trade Marks Regulations 2003 (the Regulations).
Tough year for tourism saved by rugby
8 May 2012
A tough 12 months for the tourism industry was saved by the one-off influx of Rugby World Cup visitors, according to latest figures from the International Visitors Survey.
New Ministry background papers published
4 May 2012
Cabinet papers, Cabinet minutes and reports were published today about establishing the new Ministry of Business, Information and Employment in order to drive the business growth agenda.
Businesses urged to get PPSR-savvy
1 May 2012
It turns 10 years old today, but too many small businesses still fail to understand the importance of the Personal Property Securities Register.
Acting Chief Executive for Ministry of Business, Innovation and employment announced
26 April 2012
The Acting Chief Executive Designate of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will be David Smol, currently the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development.
New Ministry confirmed
24 April 2012
The Government has today confirmed its plans to establish the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on 1 July 2012.
Final contracts for the Rural Broadband Initiative awarded
17 April 2012
Final contracts for the Rural Broadband Initiative have been awarded worth $14.5 million.
Auckland Innovation and Business Assistance papers released
16 April 2012
Auckland’s innovation system and the best targets for small business assistance are subjects of two Occasional Papers released today by the Ministry of Economic Development.
Online outage report released
2 April 2012
The Ministry of Economic Development has today released a report into an outage that affected its online services last year.

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Insulation programme reaches 150,000 houses
16 May 2012

Phil Heatley | Energy and Resources

The Government’s programme to help insulate New Zealand homes has now reached the milestone of 150,000 insulated homes, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.

iPad app for Kiwi businesses goes online
15 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched two new online products – including an iPad app for business – as part of the Government’s plan for delivering better public services.

Minister welcomes Small Business Advisory Group report
15 May 2012

John Banks | Small Business

Minister for Small Business John Banks welcomed the release of the Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG) report ‘Thriving and Surviving in a Seismic Environment’, which contains eight recommendations for the Government to consider. 

“Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have had a roller-coaster ride in the past few years with the 2008/2009 global recession, the effects of which were compounded for many in Christchurch with the series of devastating earthquakes,” Minister Banks said.

IPONZ hits online registration milestone
13 May 2012

Craig Foss | Commerce

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has congratulated the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) on its world-leading online registration system.

Korea, Australia and NZ to discuss digital futures
11 May 2012

Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams tomorrow travels to Seoul for the 2012 Korea Australia and New Zealand (KANZ) Summit, and the World Information and Communications Summit.

Government welcomes Pike River mine sale
10 May 2012

Phil Heatley | Energy and Resources

The Government welcomes the confirmation today of the conditional sale of the Pike River Coal Mine assets to Solid Energy, the Minister of Energy and Resources, Phil Heatley, said tonight.

Govt to save $60 million on mobile voice and data
8 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

The government is expected to save around $60 million over the next five years after signing all-of-government procurement contracts for mobile voice and data services, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

Minister to open Hauraki Rail Trail
5 May 2012

Chris Tremain | Tourism

Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain will officially open the Hauraki Rail Trail today.

Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities
2 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a new report that provides wide-ranging insights into the food and beverage industry.

New auditor regulations in force
1 May 2012

Craig Foss | Commerce

A transitional auditor licencing scheme was welcomed by Commerce Minister Craig Foss when it came into force today.

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