MBIE
Energy analyst accuses Government of using redundant block offer to pass oil and gas legislation fast with minimal scrutiny; Warns uncertainty is jeopardising Methanex project
26th Sep 18, 7:33am
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Energy analyst accuses Government of using redundant block offer to pass oil and gas legislation fast with minimal scrutiny; Warns uncertainty is jeopardising Methanex project
Energy & Resources Minister disregards MBIE advice putting cost of oil & gas exploration ban at between $1.2 bln & $23.5 bln; Pledges to give existing permit holders breathing space
25th Sep 18, 11:02am
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Energy & Resources Minister disregards MBIE advice putting cost of oil & gas exploration ban at between $1.2 bln & $23.5 bln; Pledges to give existing permit holders breathing space
Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
12th Sep 18, 11:46am
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Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
Government review shows two-tier retail electricity market between households that shop around and those that don't
11th Sep 18, 5:32pm
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Government review shows two-tier retail electricity market between households that shop around and those that don't
Cabinet names Carolyn Tremain as new CEO of MBIE, where she'll run one of NZ’s biggest Government departments & oversee a budget of more than $8 billion
14th Aug 18, 11:37am
Cabinet names Carolyn Tremain as new CEO of MBIE, where she'll run one of NZ’s biggest Government departments & oversee a budget of more than $8 billion
Confidence in the economy is wavering, and there are at least five key reasons, most related to some big public policy changes, and how households have reacted to the consequences
12th Aug 18, 3:44pm
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Confidence in the economy is wavering, and there are at least five key reasons, most related to some big public policy changes, and how households have reacted to the consequences
The Government will undergo a reset in its procurement policy, after major construction sector players lobbied Ministers to lead by example
6th Aug 18, 12:21pm
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The Government will undergo a reset in its procurement policy, after major construction sector players lobbied Ministers to lead by example
Rodney Dickens says be wary of MBIE's National Construction Pipeline reports, especially their estimates of future residential construction
5th Aug 18, 7:33am
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Rodney Dickens says be wary of MBIE's National Construction Pipeline reports, especially their estimates of future residential construction
An MBIE report shows the projected infrastructure investment pipeline is lacking, and critics are pointing the finger at the Government
31st Jul 18, 1:03pm
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An MBIE report shows the projected infrastructure investment pipeline is lacking, and critics are pointing the finger at the Government
KiwiBuild pre-qualification stage to open in early August; proof of finance and income necessary to enter the ballot
27th Jul 18, 1:28pm
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KiwiBuild pre-qualification stage to open in early August; proof of finance and income necessary to enter the ballot
MBIE proposing that New Zealand registered building societies will only be allowed to provide services to New Zealanders
20th Jul 18, 5:00am
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MBIE proposing that New Zealand registered building societies will only be allowed to provide services to New Zealanders
Three quarters of the people who have applied for a KiwiBuild home are from Auckland
19th Jul 18, 2:45pm
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Three quarters of the people who have applied for a KiwiBuild home are from Auckland
Methanex signs agreements with gas suppliers so it can keep producing methanol in NZ until at least 2029; Company says move provides energy security for NZ
18th Jul 18, 11:03am
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Methanex signs agreements with gas suppliers so it can keep producing methanol in NZ until at least 2029; Company says move provides energy security for NZ
The average rent has increased by $22 a week (+5.2%) in the last 12 months
Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
5th Jul 18, 2:52pm
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Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
As NZ regulators investigate banks' conduct & culture they should take a leaf out of ASIC's book and probe the credit card market too, Gareth Vaughan argues
5th Jul 18, 1:54pm
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As NZ regulators investigate banks' conduct & culture they should take a leaf out of ASIC's book and probe the credit card market too, Gareth Vaughan argues
Anti-money laundering expert Ron Pol labels government's reasons for excluding trusts from its beneficial ownership regime 'remarkable for having been expressed out loud'
30th Jun 18, 9:11am
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Anti-money laundering expert Ron Pol labels government's reasons for excluding trusts from its beneficial ownership regime 'remarkable for having been expressed out loud'
Gareth Vaughan argues the flawed Financial Service Providers' Register is a factor in consumer lending problems & it should be dumped with consumer lenders licensed
29th Jun 18, 5:00am
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Gareth Vaughan argues the flawed Financial Service Providers' Register is a factor in consumer lending problems & it should be dumped with consumer lenders licensed
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment discussion paper details how caps on consumer lender's interest rates and fees might work
28th Jun 18, 10:21am
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment discussion paper details how caps on consumer lender's interest rates and fees might work
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi leaving door open for interchange fees to be regulated, wants to see tangible examples of open banking working within a year
27th Jun 18, 12:00pm
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi leaving door open for interchange fees to be regulated, wants to see tangible examples of open banking working within a year
Government pushes for beneficial ownership register for NZ companies & limited partnerships to stop 'erosion' of New Zealand as a good place for honest business
25th Jun 18, 4:55pm
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Government pushes for beneficial ownership register for NZ companies & limited partnerships to stop 'erosion' of New Zealand as a good place for honest business
MBIE & IRD staff to strike next month, with nurses also striking and primary teachers mulling possible industrial action in August
25th Jun 18, 3:31pm
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MBIE & IRD staff to strike next month, with nurses also striking and primary teachers mulling possible industrial action in August
New Zealand limited partnerships, in combination with Nevis limited liability companies, being peddled as 'one of the best and unique products' in the murky world of offshore finance
20th Jun 18, 5:06pm
New Zealand limited partnerships, in combination with Nevis limited liability companies, being peddled as 'one of the best and unique products' in the murky world of offshore finance
Gareth Vaughan goes in search of a snowball on Great South Road as he continues to probe companies registered on NZ's Financial Service Providers' Register
14th Jun 18, 4:39pm
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Gareth Vaughan goes in search of a snowball on Great South Road as he continues to probe companies registered on NZ's Financial Service Providers' Register
MBIE report on housing affordability shows renters faring a bit better than first home buyers, based on data to March 2017
13th Jun 18, 4:27pm
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MBIE report on housing affordability shows renters faring a bit better than first home buyers, based on data to March 2017