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Government announces market study into personal banking services 20 June 2023

Today the Government has announced that it will ask the Commerce Commission (the Commission) to undertake a market study into competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
New requirements for Fog Cannon Subsidy Scheme providers to align with Police’s Retail Crime Prevention Programme 19 June 2023

As part of the $11m increase in funding for the Fog Cannon Subsidy Scheme, MBIE is introducing further requirements for providers.

Support for business
Digital Boost hits another milestone in supporting small businesses to become digitally enabled 15 June 2023

The Digital Boost platform has hit another milestone with over 60,000 registered users, offering small kiwi businesses digital expertise at their fingertips.

Digital economy Business
MBIE opens consultation on a draft Grocery Supply Code of Conduct 09 June 2023

MBIE is seeking feedback on a new mandatory Code of Conduct between major retailers and suppliers who operate in the grocery sector.

Competition regulation
Government drives $2 billion of business research and development 31 May 2023

The Government’s research and development tax incentive (RDTI) has supported more than $2 billion of New Zealand business innovation – an increase of around $1 billion in less than 9 months.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology
Brave in Business e-Learning series launched for small businesses 24 May 2023

Business.govt.nz in partnership with Spark Business Lab have launched the Brave in Business e-Learning series to help the owners and operators of small firms improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Support for business Business
Government responds to Commerce Commission’s market study into residential building supplies 17 May 2023

The Government has announced today how it will work to improve competition for key building products in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation
Consultation opens on draft regulations of unit pricing 14 April 2023

The Government is introducing a mandatory standard for unit pricing to help consumers make informed decisions when shopping for the essentials at the supermarket.

Consumer protection Competition regulation
Government announces final changes to the CCCFA Regulations 12 April 2023

The Government has announced a final set of changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Responsible Lending Code to improve safe access to credit for Kiwis. The changes will be applied from 4 May 2023.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
Government announces mandatory unit pricing for supermarkets 19 December 2022

The Government has announced new rules that will require supermarkets and other large grocery retailers to clearly and consistently display unit pricing for grocery products. Generally this will be per kilogram or per litre.

Competition regulation

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