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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

Government releases new Major Events strategy

28 August 2024

The Government has released a new strategy to ensure future investments in major events generate significant immediate and long-term benefits for New Zealand.

Economic Development

Action plan to get more people into employment

28 August 2024

Supporting more people into work so they can lead happier, healthier and more productive lives is the vision at the heart of the Government’s new Employment Action Plan, released by Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston.

Labour market and skills Provincial development Employment and skills

2025 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund opens soon

26 August 2024

The next round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund will open to applications on 28 August 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding

World Dance Crew Championship gets government funding

21 August 2024

The Government is investing in the World Dance Crew Championship, a new international dance competition taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next year.

Economic Development

Great Rides get e-bike upgrade

16 August 2024

The Government has opened a fund to establish e-bike charging stations for the Great Rides that will help to increase their appeal and accessibility, both for international tourists and Kiwis looking to explore more of New Zealand’s great outdoors.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

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

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

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

Calls for tenants, landlords and homeowners to check their bathroom heaters

06 August 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reminds New Zealanders to check their bathrooms for a potentially dangerous recalled heater.

Consumer protection

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