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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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Budget 2013: $2m for ‘New Zealand Story’ project
19 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Budget 2013

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand companies gain a competitive advantage from the use of the New Zealand brand in international markets.

Waka Tapu complete historic voyage
18 May 2013

Chris Tremain | Tourism

Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain has praised the efforts of the Waka Tapu crew for successfully completing a return voyage to Rapanui (Easter Island).

Budget focuses on export growth
17 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Budget 2013 is investing in growing New Zealand’s exports markets and boosting our overseas profile and international competiveness, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

$100m for investing in warmer, healthier homes
16 May 2013

Simon Bridges | Budget 2013

The Government is investing in a new three-year insulation programme, which will deliver warmer, drier and healthier homes to communities in most need, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says.

Speech to the Radio Frequency Users Association of NZ
16 May 2013

Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

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Govt releases spectrum consultation document
15 May 2013

Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today released a consultation document for the upcoming auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum.

Select Committee reports back on Cartels Bill
14 May 2013

Craig Foss | Commerce

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today welcomed the Commerce Select Committee report on a Bill to encourage pro-competitive collaboration.

Competition gives businesses a flying start
14 May 2013
John Banks | Small Business Small Business Minister John Banks says SME owners looking to grow their business should enter the ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition run by Business.govt.nz.  The competition – now in its third consecutive year - seeks out the best business plans from businesses and start-ups across New Zealand with an annual turnover of less than $1 million.  There is $80,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.  ...read more
Govt & SkyCity agree to $402m Convention Centre
13 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Government and SkyCity have signed a Heads of Agreement to build a $402 million international-standard convention centre in Auckland.

Residential construction costs to be scrutinised
11 May 2013

Nick Smith | Commerce

A market study into residential construction costs has been released today for public input by the Government.

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Consultation on the residential construction sector

As part of the government’s wider response to the Productivity Commission’s report on housing affordability the Ministry is undertaking a study of the residential construction sector. The study will focus on competition within the sector, and its productivity.

Consultation closes: 10 June 2013