Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

22/07/2026

🚀 A major milestone for innovation in New Zealand

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported $10 billion of business investment in research and development.

The RDTI is a joint venture between MBIE and Inland Revenue. It helps businesses develop new ideas, products and technologies by providing a 15% tax credit on eligible research and development costs.

This support helps businesses grow, create skilled jobs, and stay competitive.

When businesses invest in innovation, the benefits extend beyond individual companies. It helps build a stronger economy for all New Zealanders.

Find out more about RDTI at www.rdti.govt.nz

21/07/2026

✈️ No visas. No queues. Just go.

If you travel for business in the Asia-Pacific, the APEC Business Travel Card is your fast-track to success.

✅ 15+ economies, visa-free
✅ Priority airport lanes
✅ Apply once, travel often

Work smarter when you travel. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4wIyrhg

21/07/2026

If your home has been damaged by the latest weather events, the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) is here to help your whānau or household find a temporary home.

TAS is accepting registrations to support people displaced by the recent events in Kaikōura, Blenheim, and Wairoa. The team will be able to provide you with information about TAS, talk to you about your temporary accommodation needs, and can help you register for our service.

You can find more information about TAS, including registering for our service, at www.tas.mbie.govt.nz Or call us on 0508 754 163. This is free within New Zealand, our Service Centre operates Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday - 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Civil Defence Emergency Management remains the key contact for broad welfare needs.

If households need support with residential insurance claims, the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) provide free, independent advice and support, as homeowners navigate the insurance process. Contact NZCRS on 0508 624 327, email [email protected] or visit www.nzcrs.govt.nz

Kaikōura District Council, Marlborough District Council, Wairoa District Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council

15/07/2026

Learn more about business resiliency and continuity with our business.govt.nz team below. These workshops are designed to help businesses prepare for the unexpected - spaces are limited, so find out more below.

Most business owners have thought about a continuity plan. Far fewer actually have one.

Join us for this Business Continuity Planning workshop - a structured, three-hour session giving you practical tools and a plan you can use to prepare for the unexpected, before it becomes an emergency.

FREE for New Zealand business owners. Limited spaces. ⌚👉🏻

09/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki’ ✨

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te Tau.
Whano, whano
Haramai te toki ata huakirangi
Haumi e
Hui e
Tāiki e!

Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the lord of the skies
Celebrate the new year
Unite, unite
And bring forth the dawn
Together
In union
We are one!

Today we celebrate the official Matariki Observance Day for 2026. A time to celebrate with our whānau (family), hoa (friends), and hapori (communities). Gathering together to remember the year that has passed, to celebrate the present, and to plan for the next year.

08/07/2026

🏠 Looking to build a granny flat?

We've updated our granny flat resources to help people understand the building consent exemption and the process for building under it.

Explore resources tailored to your role, whether you're a homeowner, designer, builder, or council. The resource hub brings together practical guidance, videos, checklists and tools to help you navigate each stage of the journey with confidence.

Find the resources at: https://bit.ly/4wuwcOA

06/07/2026

Thinking about investing in New Zealand? There’s never been a better time to get involved.

Updates to the Business Investor Visa make it easier to invest in local businesses, with more flexibility and new opportunities now available, including franchise investments and simplified purchase pathways.

Explore what’s possible and see how you can be part of New Zealand’s growth story.

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/44hyKnh

30/06/2026

Have your say on the New Zealand Relay Service - Submissions extended to Monday 20 July.

We're asking for feedback on the NZ Relay Service, a phone and digital support service for people who are Deaf, Deafblind, hard of hearing, experiencing hearing loss, or have speech impairments.

To give people more time to provide feedback, we have extended this consultation. The deadline for feedback is now Monday 20 July at 7pm.

Your feedback will help ensure the service stays relevant and continues to meet people’s needs. There are a number of different ways you can take part. Find out more and have your say before Monday 20 July: https://bit.ly/4fH3IfC

28/06/2026

A major milestone for our Tenancy Services team! Bonds are now online 💻📲

Find out more below.

🎊 Today marks a major milestone 🎊

Landlords, all bond transactions are now online through Bond Hub and connected property management software. Paper bond forms are no longer accepted.

We know this is a big change after many years, and we’d like to thank landlords, property managers and tenants for their support as we modernise bond management.

Moving online means faster processing, clearer updates and a simpler, more transparent experience for everyone.

Tenants can respond to bond requests online and opt in to receive text (SMS) updates, making it even easier to stay informed.

👉 Learn more about what this means for you: https://bit.ly/4eIU1uQ

25/06/2026

📢 We have a winner! 🚀

Congratulations to Siobhan, a Year 3 student from St Margaret’s College in Christchurch is the overall winner of our Patch to the Future competition.

✨ Siobhan’s winning design will become an official New Zealand Space Agency mission patch and she will get one of our limited edition jackets featuring her design.

👏 Congratulations to our category winners:
• Years 1–3: Siobhan, St Margaret’s College, Christchurch (overall winner)🏆
• Years 4–6: Isabel, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, Auckland
• Years 7–8: Amelia, Seatoun School, Wellington

After receiving more than 2,000 entries, our judges had a tough job. A big thank you to students, whānau and teachers - you’ve helped make this a special part of New Zealand Space Agency's 10-year anniversary.

🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4almwgQ

Ministry of Education NZ