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The Economic Development information website contains information on a range of economic issues including information technology, energy, tourism, regulatory reform, and commerce. The site is owned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

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Access the latest energy data for New Zealand or download one of our publications.

Food and Beverage Information Project

The Food and Beverage Information Project is the first comprehensive overview of the state of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry.

Tourism research and data

Access a wide range of information on domestic and international tourism, and the economic impacts of tourism.

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Regions & cities

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment prepares policy advice that helps maximise the contribution that regions and cities, and in particular Auckland and Christchurch, make to NZ’s economic development and prosperity.

 

 

 

 

In this sector 

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

  • Auckland Policy Office
  • New Zealand International Convention Centre
  • Regions & cities research.

 

[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.

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
  • Making it easier to travel to New Zealand
  • Capturing greater value from International visitors
  • Supporting Maori tourism
  • China market review and
  • Christchurch tourism recovery.

 

 

[internal link] Visit the Tourism section now.

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Chinese visitor spend continues to grow
14 May 2013
Expenditure by Chinese visitors to New Zealand continues to grow, according to the latest International Visitor Survey produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition opens
14 May 2013
The 2013 ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is now open, giving Kiwi entrepreneurs the chance to develop an effective business plan and win some fantastic prizes.
New Crown Minerals Act regime
3 May 2013
Amendments to the Crown Minerals Act 1991 regime are planned to come into force on 24 May 2013.
Iwi and Council consultation key part of petroleum block offer 2013
29 April 2013
The areas to be included in the petroleum Block Offer 2013 permitting round have been announced to the Advantage NZ: 2013 Petroleum Conference in Auckland today.
Petroleum conference gets under way
29 April 2013
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, will host the Advantage NZ: 2013 Petroleum Conference. The conference will run across three days, from today, Monday 29 April, to Wednesday 1 May.
WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore
17 April 2013
The next session of the World Intellectual Property Office’s Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) will be from 22-26 April 2013.
New Zealand's oil ticket contracts for 2013/2014
9 April 2013
New Zealand has secured ticket contracts from Japan and the Netherlands to help meet its international oil stockholding obligations for 2013-2014.
Economic linkages within Auckland research
21 March 2013
Auckland is New Zealand’s dominant economic centre, leading national population and productivity growth.
Broadband deployment update
25 February 2013
Find out how the government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative and the Rural Broadband Initiative are progressing.
Plan your cycling adventure with our new website
21 February 2013
The Nga Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trail website has been given a fresh new look and enhanced user experience.

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Fraud Awareness Week focuses on seniors
17 June 2013

Craig Foss | Consumer Affairs

Raising awareness among seniors who are most vulnerable to scams is the key focus for this year’s Fraud Awareness Week, says Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss.

Opposition determined to manufacture a crisis
17 June 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

The Opposition’s so-called ‘Manufacturing Crisis’ inquiry remains nothing more than a failed political stunt with a bunch of re-tread solutions and a lack of knowledge of the measures the Government is already implementing, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

Minister to attend ICT conference in Singapore
16 June 2013

Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams leaves today for a Ministerial ICT conference in Singapore.

Report into NZ financial literacy welcomed
14 June 2013

Craig Foss | Commerce

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the 2013 Financial Knowledge and Behaviour survey at the Financial Literacy Summit in Auckland today.

Timeframe extended for final Convention Centre agreement
14 June 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

The Government and SkyCity Entertainment Group have extended the timeframe for negotiation of the final agreement to design, build and operate the $402 million New Zealand International Convention Centre.

NZ has potential to become a fruit bowl for Asia
13 June 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released a new report showing opportunities for further growth in the New Zealand fresh fruit sector, including into Asia.

Consumers move online for phone directory information
13 June 2013

Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

More than 470,000 fewer phone books will be delivered in Auckland this year, after the Government agreed to the trial of a new opt-in system for the White Pages directory, Communications and Information Technology and Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

Retirement Commissioner appointed
13 June 2013

Craig Foss | Commerce

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced Diane Maxwell is to be appointed as Commissioner for the Commission of Financial Literacy and Retirement Income.

Minerals exploration will boost Northland economy
13 June 2013

Simon Bridges | Energy and Resources

New minerals exploration permits awarded today will help create jobs and lift the Northland economy, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says.

Speech to 'The Biz' Wellington SME Event
10 June 2013

John Banks | Small Business

Good evening; I am very pleased to welcome you all to the beautiful Trentham Racecourse here in Upper Hutt.  I know that having this ‘Biz’ event will inspire you to greater things in your business.

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Consultation on 700 MHz spectrum auction rules

Consultation is now open on the detailed format and technical implementation requirements for the auction of the 700 MHz band of the radio spectrum, which is being freed up by the switch to digital television.

Consultation closes: 21 June 2013