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ACT Party’s Innovation Trials Plan | Auckland News
The ACT Party is launching “innovation trials” — a bold new plan to let ministers temporarily pause regulations for tech startups, creating safe zones for experimentation. Think regulatory sandboxes, but made permanent and standard. Designed to speed up adoption of driverless cars, AI, fintech, and smart farming, the proposal tackles New Zealand’s slow approval processes — like drone certifications that take over a year. By offering a clear, predictable “front door” for global innovators, the party aims to turn the country into a magnet for cutting-edge tech, reducing red tape and boosting…
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