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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

NZ partners with Korea to advance quantum communication technology

08 December 2025

New Zealand and the Republic of Korea are partnering on 3 exciting projects aiming to make quantum communication more practical and secure over long distances.

Science funding Science and technology

Statement regarding Craig Stobo

08 December 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has commenced an investigation into matters that have been raised about Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

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

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

Māori research to drive economic growth

05 December 2025

The Government is investing in 19 ambitious projects that turn Māori knowledge and science into economic opportunities for New Zealand.

Science and innovation Science funding

First wave of events funding

03 December 2025

The Government has confirmed the first wave of event funding under Events Boost Fund and Event Attraction Package, supporting a range of music, sports, arts and cultural events starting in 2026.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

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

New pet consent rules and pet bonds

01 December 2025

New laws under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 come into effect today, making it easier for tenants to keep pets and give landlords added protections for their properties.

Tenancy

Going For Growth delivering actions to boost exports and investment

27 November 2025

The Government has released an update to Going For Growth, outlining progress on initiatives aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s economy and achieving its goal of doubling the value of exports within 10 years.

Economic Development

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