Latest from Ministry of Economic Development

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.

Editorial: We've reached the point where KiwiSaver changes must occur
OPINION: By 2028 there will be a million Kiwis aged 65 or older.

Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.

58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'

‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership
Crown inaction, talent and cyber-security pain points in Tuanz Digital Priorities report.

NZ businesses struggling to see returns from their AI spend - the factors holding them back
Many NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.

Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.

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.

Tech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updates
Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.

‘Really disheartening’: Contract changes could affect Living Wage workers
Nicola Willis says it’ll help businesses access $50 billion in contracts.

Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.