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New grants to boost business innovation 26 May 2022

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology
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
MBIE confirms reappointment to the Commerce Commission 13 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Joseph Liava’a will be reappointed for a second term as an Associate Commissioner at the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business
Consumers and businesses to benefit from lower payment processing fees 12 May 2022

A new regulatory regime for New Zealand’s retail payment system will reduce costs and deliver long-term benefits to businesses and consumers.

Regulating companies and other entities Economic Development
Share your views on how Aotearoa New Zealand can become more climate resilient 05 May 2022

A national plan is being put together to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from a changing climate.

Building Energy and natural resources Business Economic Development Government
Consultation opens on initial changes to lending requirements 06 April 2022

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

Business Employment and skills
Greater clarity and protection for incorporated societies passes into law 31 March 2022

Parliament has today updated legislation that will bring greater clarity and protection for New Zealand’s approximately 24,000 incorporated societies.

Regulating companies and other entities
Stronger regulation to promote competition passes third reading 31 March 2022

The Commerce Amendment Bill, which introduces a package of reforms to better regulate anti-competitive practices, has passed its third reading in Parliament.

Competition regulation Business
New measures will combat the misuse of NZ companies 22 March 2022

New measures announced today will increase transparency and combat the misuse of New Zealand companies to disguise criminal activity.

Regulating companies and other entities
Govt proposes initial changes to lending requirements 11 March 2022

Initial proposed changes to lending requirements announced by the Government today will help New Zealanders acquire credit safely and responsibly.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection

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