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Have your say on corded window coverings

27 January 2023

MBIE is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds like Venetian blinds.

Consumer protection

New Zealand progresses Horizon Europe negotiations with European Commission

21 December 2022

New Zealand and the European Commission have concluded formal negotiations on New Zealand’s Association to Pillar Two of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s largest ever research and innovation programme. Negotiations were positive, with the hope that New Zealand will become an Associate Member in early 2023.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Consultation opens on Buy-Now, Pay-Later proposed regulations

19 December 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on details of the proposed regulations for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Consumer protection

Government announces mandatory unit pricing for supermarkets

19 December 2022

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.

Competition regulation

Ultra-Fast Broadband roll-out now complete

14 December 2022

Today the Government has marked the completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) roll-out, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest infrastructure deployment projects to date.

Digital economy

Unregistered Motor Vehicle Trader convicted and fined

14 December 2022

Kahn David Ratcliffe, an unregistered motor vehicle trader, was convicted last week for breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Consumer protection Employment regulation

MBIE responds to Ombudsman report on MIQ

12 December 2022

Comment from MBIE MIQ General Manager Shayne Gray.

NZ Battery Project Cabinet decision-point delayed

12 December 2022

The findings of the NZ Battery Project’s Phase 1 feasibility studies, expected to be considered by Cabinet Ministers this month, will now be considered early in the new year, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Energy Projects and Programmes Manager Dr David Darby says.

Energy and natural resources

New Chair appointed to the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee

09 December 2022

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.

Financial markets and advisers

Government progresses consumer protections for three waters services

08 December 2022

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.

Consumer protection Competition regulation

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