Latest from Ministry of Economic Development

Martin Gummer: Political consensus on natural gas needed urgently

Businesses face potential closures without stable gas investment environments.

The $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darkness

The power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.

NZ EV market rebounds strongly, but Tesla struggles to catch the wave

Overall new vehicle sales nudge up.

Opinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility

Financial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.

WorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use

Road cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification

Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

Govt offers $200m for would-be gas investors

Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.

‘Hanging on till ’26′: Record 400+ queries as businesses seek restructuring advice

More businesses than ever are seeking help with restructuring amid rising unemployment.

Sasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeout

OPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland

'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

Editorial: Collins’ public service reforms may tread a fine line

OPINION: We should be wary of potential unforeseen consequences.

Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service

OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.

Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth

OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.

Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential

The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.

Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes

OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.