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Recall of EC Rainbow Sand and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1.3kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

12 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that a voluntary recall is underway for recall of EC Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

Consumer protection

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

New edition of Government Procurement Rules goes live

09 October 2025

The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published. The new Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. Government agencies that are required to follow the Rules are expected to implement them as soon as practicable.

Economic Development Government

New pathways for overseas building products implemented

07 October 2025

The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.

Building and construction regulation Building 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

Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited

08 September 2025

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

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

Building inspection timeframes now in effect

22 August 2025

Regulations requiring Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete at least 80 per cent of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner are now in effect.

Building and construction regulation Building Government

MBIE announces External Reporting Board appointments

07 August 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the appointment of John Kensington as the new Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB).

Support for business Standards Business Government

New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts

10 July 2025

A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.

Consumer protection

Commerce Commission Chair reappointed

03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business

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