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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

Earn as You Learn programme expands to four new regions

05 August 2026

More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain qualifications, paid work experience and industry connections through the expansion of the Earn as You Learn programme into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Auckland from 2027.

Support for business Labour market and skills Economic Development Employment and skills

Investigation into conduct and culture at the Financial Markets Authority

04 August 2026

As the monitoring department for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has started an independent investigation into matters raised in relation to workplace conduct and culture at the FMA.

Financial markets and advisers

More than 1,000 startups a year to benefit from refreshed support programme

21 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed procurement for the Founder & Startup Support Programme (FSSP), appointing a refreshed network of 14 providers to deliver early stage and growth support to startup founders across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Support for business

Consultation opens on next phase of capital markets reforms

14 July 2026

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of capital markets reforms aimed at supporting business growth, improving access to investment, and strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets.

Financial markets and advisers

AI-powered tools to support small business growth

11 June 2026

Small businesses across New Zealand will benefit from new AI-powered mentoring and diagnostic tools, supported to strengthen mentoring services and regional business capability.

Support for business Business

MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services

22 May 2026

With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Science and technology Government

More practical AI support for small businesses

15 May 2026

The expansion of Business AI support and the launch of two Business Mentor tools were announced at the launch of the Great New Zealand AI Roadshow in Auckland on 15 May, a nationwide series designed to help business owners understand how AI can be used in practical ways.

Business

Independent investigation report into FMA Chair released

04 May 2026

Following the independent investigation into the conduct of Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo, the Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs has released the report.

Financial markets and advisers

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