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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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Inland Revenue and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have announced the opening of a public consultation on a proposed information sharing agreement between the two organisations.