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Government brings forward high-cost loan protections 30 April 2020

The Government is bringing forward measures to protect people in financial hardship from high-cost loans that trap them in debt.

Consumer protection Government
Details on Alert Level 3 workplace restrictions released 16 April 2020

New Zealand remains in Alert Level 4 and all New Zealanders should continue to stay home to save lives. Only businesses that are essential can operate premises for workers who cannot work from home during the Alert Level 4 period.

Workplace relations Support for business Government
New Bill to stamp out unfair commercial practices passes first reading 13 February 2020

Amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 were read for the first time in Parliament yesterday.

Consumer protection Competition regulation Business
Fair Trading Amendment Bill introduced 19 December 2019

The Government has introduced a Fair Trading Amendment Bill to Parliament. The Bill provides new protections for businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices.

Consumer protection Business
Consumer credit Bill passes third reading 17 December 2019
Consumer protection
Have your say on new country of origin food labelling requirements 09 December 2019

Consultation is now open on a draft consumer information standard that will allow consumers to have more information about where their food originated.

Consumer protection

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