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Regulated open banking gains momentum

21 August 2026

New figures show New Zealanders are increasingly using regulated open banking services, with transaction volumes and values continuing to grow under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.

Competition regulation Business

Changes to standards development to support the future of New Zealand's Consumer Data Right

21 August 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed it will take responsibility for the ongoing governance and delivery of standards for New Zealand’s Consumer Data Right (CDR).

Competition regulation Business

Competition law update to drive growth

17 December 2025

The Government has introduced new legislation to make markets more competitive, which benefits consumers and drives economic growth.

Competition regulation Support for business Business Government

Supermarket fast-track pathway opening

11 December 2025

The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building Government

Open banking regulations now in force

01 December 2025

ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.

Financial markets and advisers Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Water levy design confirmed

27 November 2025

The Government has confirmed the design of a levy that will recover the costs of a new economic regulation regime for water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government

Fast-tracking supermarkets

04 November 2025

The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Building Economic Development Government

Surcharging bill passes first reading

17 September 2025

The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business Government

Strengthening New Zealand’s competition settings

16 September 2025

The Government has announced a package of reforms to enhance New Zealand’s competition settings, as set out in the Commerce Act.

Competition regulation

Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition

27 August 2025

The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Food and beverage Building
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