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MBIE acknowledges AUT study of asbestos in sand products

02 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is aware of the research and provided some funding to Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at the Auckland University of Technology to study whether asbestos in sand becomes airborne when the sand is interacted with.

Consumer protection

Modern toy safety settings to protect children

01 July 2026

The Government is modernising our safety standards for toys marketed to children under the age of 3.

Consumer protection

Government to introduce safety standards for corded window coverings

30 June 2026

The Government has announced that it will introduce new product safety standards for corded window coverings to prevent harm to young children.

Consumer protection

New actions to protect Kiwis from scams

10 June 2026

The New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance’s 2026 work programme, published today, is a comprehensive set of actions that will help protect Kiwis from scams.

Consumer protection

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.

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Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Firemex

24 February 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Firemex has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.

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Kmart recalls another coloured sand product

09 December 2025

Kmart New Zealand has informed the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) that further testing has identified another coloured sand product that needs to be recalled.

Consumer protection

Don’t let danger hide under the tree: Tips for safer gifting

05 December 2025

As the gift giving season approaches, New Zealanders are urged to take some simple steps to reduce the chance of any emergency medical trips with the children in their lives.

Consumer protection

Kmart cancels recall on three sand products

05 December 2025

Kmart NZ has informed the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) its decision to cancel the recall of 3 products – Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand products – after tests commissioned by the company confirmed no asbestos was found.

Consumer protection

Open banking regulations now in force

01 December 2025

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

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