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Have your say on a proposed levy to fund a new economic regulation regime for New Zealand’s water services

26 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Economic Development

MBIE is helping New Zealanders spot scams through Fraud Awareness Week

18 November 2024

The focus for Fraud Awareness Week 2024 is helping New Zealanders spot signs of phishing, impersonation and online shopping scams so they can take action to protect themselves and their family.

Consumer protection

Government consultation opens on proposal for an agreement on information sharing between MBIE and IR

11 November 2024

Inland Revenue and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have announced the opening of a public consultation on a proposed information sharing agreement between the two organisations.

Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities

Government looking to strengthen requirements for building professionals

15 October 2024

A skilled and competent workforce plays a critical role in our building system, protecting New Zealanders from harm by ensuring services are performed with reasonable and consistent care and skill to ensure building work is done right the first time.

Consumer protection Building and construction regulation Tradepersons licensing and skills Building

MBIE warning to repel magnet attraction for Kiwi kids

15 October 2024

After a series of hospitalisations overseas, MBIE is warning parents of the dangers of having small high-powered magnets in your home and around your children.

Consumer protection

Update to Language Assistance Services Telephone and Video procurement

23 September 2024

MBIE extends current language assistance services contract while procurement of a panel of providers continues.

Immigration Government

Seeking feedback on applying the consumer data right to banking and electricity

02 September 2024

The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.

Energy Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection Government

Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading

13 August 2024

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building Government

Gene technology milestone

13 August 2024

New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.

Economic Development Science and technology Government

Government announces plans for water services economic regulation

08 August 2024

The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government

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