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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

Government welcomes final report on retail grocery market

08 March 2022

The retail grocery sector market study was launched in November 2020 to look into competition in the sector, and today the Commerce Commission released its final report.

Competition regulation

MBIE announces new Financial Markets Authority Board appointments

28 February 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed the appointment of 3 new members of the Financial Markets Authority Board, along with the reappointment of a current board member.

Financial markets and advisers

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