News and releases

The Government has announced new rules that will require supermarkets and other large grocery retailers to clearly and consistently display unit pricing for grocery products. Generally this will be per kilogram or per litre.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed that Mr John Matthews has been appointed as Chair of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee.

The Government has announced the introduction of the Three Waters Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill today, which will ensure the future three waters system promotes consumer interests.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to New Zealand’s registered geographical indications regime.

The government is progressing work on a consumer data right (CDR) framework for New Zealand and will explore banking as the first sector for this to apply to.

The Government is establishing a new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime to improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on regulations to support a new regime to govern New Zealand’s incorporated societies.

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

A new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime, announced by the Government today, will improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.