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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Hikina Whakatutuki

They play a central role in shaping and delivering a strong economy by delivering policy, services, advice and regulation to support business growth.

They:

build trusted, competitive and effectively regulated markets
ensure that businesses have access to the skills they need and that current and future demand for skills is met
ensure safe and fair workplaces
develop and support high-performing science and innovation
lift firms’ capability — including ideas, access to capital and relationships — so that they can succeed internationally
support the development of efficient infrastructure
enhance the value of NZ's natural resources
lead work to improve housing affordability, and provide employment, residential tenancy, and unit titles dispute resolution services.

Ministers

Hon Poto Williams

Associate Minister of Immigration
Hon Phil Twyford

Minister for Economic Development
Hon Dr Megan Woods

Minister of Energy and Resources

Minister of Research, Science and Innovation

Minister of Housing

Hon Chris Hipkins

Minister of State Services
Hon Stuart Nash

Minister for Small Business
Hon Shane Jones

Minister for Infrastructure

Minister for Regional Economic Development

Hon Kris Faafoi

Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media

Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Hon Peeni Henare

Associate Minister of Tourism
Hon Willie Jackson

Minister of Employment

Associate Minister for ACC