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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

28,000 potential fires still in New Zealanders homes

07 April 2025

MBIE is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year’s Serene heater recalls. This is due to a significant risk to lives and property.

Consumer protection

More than 21,000 lifejackets recalled due to faulty mechanism

04 February 2025

MBIE and Maritime New Zealand are calling for New Zealanders to double check their lifejackets this summer. This is due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected.

Consumer protection

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