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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 introduces lending law exemption to help with North Island flooding

22 February 2023

The government has made a temporary exemption to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) for temporary lending to consumers affected by the recent extreme weather in the North Island.

Consumer protection

Have your say on corded window coverings

27 January 2023

MBIE is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds like Venetian blinds.

Consumer protection

Consultation opens on Buy-Now, Pay-Later proposed regulations

19 December 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on details of the proposed regulations for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Consumer protection

Unregistered Motor Vehicle Trader convicted and fined

14 December 2022

Kahn David Ratcliffe, an unregistered motor vehicle trader, was convicted last week for breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Consumer protection Employment regulation

Government progresses consumer protections for three waters services

08 December 2022

The Government has announced the introduction of the Three Waters Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill today, which will ensure the future three waters system promotes consumer interests.

Consumer protection Competition regulation

Government announces new protections for Kiwis using Buy-Now, Pay-Later

02 November 2022

The Government has today announced its next steps to protect consumers from potential financial harm when using Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Consumer protection

Tender for new All-of-Government recruitment services contract reissued

21 October 2022

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today reissued a tender for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract.

Government

Consultation opens on further changes to lending requirements

22 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) Regulations and the Responsible Lending Code.

Consumer protection

Tender for new All-of-Government recruitment services contract paused

12 September 2022

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today announced that the tender process for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract has been paused to allow for further engagement with government agencies and the recruitment industry on the pricing model within the contract.

Business Government

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