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Artificial Intelligence strategy and business guidance now available 08 July 2025

The Government has released the first New Zealand strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) alongside guidance for businesses to invest with confidence in AI.

Support for business Digital economy Business
Commerce Commission Chair reappointed 03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business
New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China 19 June 2025

A new certification scheme is now in place to help put New Zealand cosmetics products on shelves in China.

Support for business Trade Business
Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years 12 June 2025

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years and 9 months for deception.

Business
Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission 30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications
Government opens door for quality overseas building products 03 April 2025

The Government has passed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill to remove barriers to overseas building products being used in New Zealand.

Standards Building and construction regulation Building
Request For Information opened for grocery sector competitors and investors 31 March 2025

The Government has released a Request For Information (RFI) to hear from investors and prospective grocery market competitors about possible barriers to entry and investing and growing at scale in the market.

Competition regulation
Consultation opens on draft Patents Amendment Bill 17 March 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on an exposure draft of the Patents Amendment Bill.

Intellectual property and copyright Business
Public feedback wanted on Government Procurement Rules 12 March 2025

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is seeking feedback on a proposed new edition of the Government Procurement Rules.

Business Economic Development Government
Local Government (Water Services) Bill has first reading 18 December 2024

The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government

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