Introduction
Chief Executive: Geoff Dangerfield
The Ministry of Economic Development facilitates, leads and
implements the Coalition Government's vision for economic
development. One of the Government's key goals is to grow an
inclusive, innovative economy for the benefit of all.
Sustainable economic
development is central to the achievement of this goal.
Sustainable economic development requires a new approach to
policy making and implementation. It involves greater integration
and co-ordination of policy making and implementation across
government and policy portfolios. Central and local government work
together in partnership with businesses, Māori economic entities and
other community groups.
The Ministry leads the production and co-ordination of policy
advice related to economic,
regional and
industry development. We work
with
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (the New Zealand Government's trade
and economic development agency)
to design and implement programmes to deliver the Government's
economic development policies.
The Ministry is also the Government's primary advisor on the
operation and regulation of
specific markets and industries, including
energy and
telecommunications.
We focus on providing the
legal framework
that will see New Zealand business flourish now and into the future.
This framework means an economy where
intellectual property can be
protected, where consumers and
investors have appropriate rights and markets can function
effectively. The framework also allows New Zealand business to
compete effectively in the international arena.
Currently the Ministry serves eleven Members of the Executive
(including Associate Ministers). The Ministry of Tourism is also
part of the Ministry to help ensure that tourism is at the heart of
the government's economic and regional development programme.
Operationally we are committed to providing high quality cost
effective services with the Companies
Office and the Intellectual
Property Office continuing to expand their online services.
The Ministry is responsible for all or part of over 200 pieces of
Legislation and Regulation. Our staff
of approximately 800 people operate over 39 offices throughout the
country, continuing to support our mission wherever they are
located.
In mid-2005 the Ministry opened a
shared policy office in Auckland with three other government
agencies - Ministry for the Environment, Department of Labour and
the Ministry for Transport - which will focus on sustainable
economic and urban development policy. This cross-government
initiative is designed to improve the incorporation of Auckland
perspectives into policy making, and engagement with Auckland
stakeholders.
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