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New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts 10 July 2025

A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.

Consumer protection
Commerce Commission Chair reappointed 03 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulating companies and other entities Business
Registration approved for New Zealand’s first standalone private sector building consent authority 27 June 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Christchurch-based Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL) as New Zealand’s first standalone building consent authority (BCA).

Regulatory systems
28,000 potential fires still in New Zealanders homes 07 April 2025

MBIE is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year’s Serene heater recalls. This is due to a significant risk to lives and property.

Consumer protection
Public feedback wanted on Government Procurement Rules 12 March 2025

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is seeking feedback on a proposed new edition of the Government Procurement Rules.

Business Economic Development Government
More than 21,000 lifejackets recalled due to faulty mechanism 04 February 2025

MBIE and Maritime New Zealand are calling for New Zealanders to double check their lifejackets this summer. This is due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected.

Consumer protection
Local Government (Water Services) Bill has first reading 18 December 2024

The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government
Strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets 13 December 2024

The Government is progressing a package of reforms to help ensure our capital markets are working to support a productive economy.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Business Economic Development
Have your say on a proposed levy to fund a new economic regulation regime for New Zealand’s water services 26 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Economic Development
MBIE is helping New Zealanders spot scams through Fraud Awareness Week 18 November 2024

The focus for Fraud Awareness Week 2024 is helping New Zealanders spot signs of phishing, impersonation and online shopping scams so they can take action to protect themselves and their family.

Consumer protection

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