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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

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

MBIE confirms 2 appointments to the Commerce Commission

01 July 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Bryan Chapple and Nathan Strong will be appointed as Associate Commissioners at the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business

Government to increase FMA’s funding and set new levies

19 May 2022

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.

Financial markets and advisers Economic Development Government

Creating an Accessible Aotearoa for All!

19 May 2022

MBIE’s purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. Including 1 in 4 New Zealanders that identify as disabled and have a right to accessible information.

Broadcasting and other communications Government

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