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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

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

Further coloured sand product recalled

27 November 2025

Another sand product is being recalled because initial testing has found fibres that are consistent with asbestos.

Consumer protection

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

New one-stop shop to speed up supermarket builds

26 November 2025

The Government has signed an agreement with Christchurch City Council to manage building consents for new supermarkets all over New Zealand.

Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building Government

Two further recalls for asbestos contaminated coloured sand products

24 November 2025

Further testing has identified more coloured sand products have returned positive results for asbestos.

Consumer protection

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