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Mandatory asbestos testing for some consumer sand products

23 October 2026

From February, certain consumer sand products, including toys, will need to be tested before they can be sold to make sure they are asbestos-free.

Consumer protection

New information sharing agreement to support compliance and enforcement

01 October 2026

An information sharing agreement between the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is in effect from 1 October 2026.

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Consultation open on unsafe goods notice for consumer sand products

04 September 2026

MBIE is asking for feedback on a draft unsafe goods notice which would introduce mandatory asbestos testing requirements for certain consumer sand products.

Consumer protection

Consumer Survey highlights need to turn awareness into action

05 August 2026

According to the 2026 New Zealand Consumer Survey, almost half of New Zealand consumers experienced a problem with a product or service in the past 2 years, showing the importance of understanding consumer rights and knowing where to go for support when issues arise.

Consumer protection

MBIE acknowledges AUT study of asbestos in sand products

02 July 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is aware of the research and provided some funding to Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at the Auckland University of Technology to study whether asbestos in sand becomes airborne when the sand is interacted with.

Consumer protection

Modern toy safety settings to protect children

01 July 2026

The Government is modernising our safety standards for toys marketed to children under the age of 3.

Consumer protection

Government to introduce safety standards for corded window coverings

30 June 2026

The Government has announced that it will introduce new product safety standards for corded window coverings to prevent harm to young children.

Consumer protection

New actions to protect Kiwis from scams

10 June 2026

The New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance’s 2026 work programme, published today, is a comprehensive set of actions that will help protect Kiwis from scams.

Consumer protection

MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services

22 May 2026

With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.

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Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Firemex

24 February 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Firemex has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.

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