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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

Have your say on proposed changes to geographical indications

23 November 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to New Zealand’s registered geographical indications regime.

Intellectual property and copyright

Government progresses work on open banking

10 November 2022

The government is progressing work on a consumer data right (CDR) framework for New Zealand and will explore banking as the first sector for this to apply to.

Business

Business communities invited to have their say on details of new payments disclosure regime

28 October 2022

The Government is establishing a new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime to improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.

Business

Consultation opens on incorporated societies regulations

11 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on regulations to support a new regime to govern New Zealand’s incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities Business

Shining the light on screen workers

06 October 2022

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

Business Employment and skills

Consultation opens on conduct of financial institutions regime regulations

28 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities

New business payments disclosure regime to improve transparency

16 September 2022

A new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime, announced by the Government today, will improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.

Support for business Business

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

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 given major event protection status

02 September 2022

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 was declared a major event under Major Events Management Act 2007 on 29 August 2022.

Business Government

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