
Nic Blakely
Nic Blakely is the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in New Zealand, overseeing various critical projects including technology upgrades for government departments. He recently appeared before a parliamentary select committee to address concerns regarding a significant financial loss related to a botched Immigration NZ technology project.
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MBIE chief executive Nic Blakely told a parliamentary select committee today that $50.7m had been wasted on the now-abandoned biometric capability upgrades.
Up to 60 jobs set to be cut from software firm Foster Moore after ministerial veto of $50m Companies Office projectThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-23




