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Update to Language Assistance Services Telephone and Video procurement 23 September 2024

MBIE extends current language assistance services contract while procurement of a panel of providers continues.

Seeking feedback on applying the consumer data right to banking and electricity 02 September 2024

The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.

Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading 13 August 2024

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

Gene technology milestone 13 August 2024

New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.

Government announces plans for water services economic regulation 08 August 2024

The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.

Calls for tenants, landlords and homeowners to check their bathroom heaters 06 August 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reminds New Zealanders to check their bathrooms for a potentially dangerous recalled heater.

Government lifts loan affordability assessment rules 31 July 2024

Prescriptive loan affordability requirements have been removed from Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations.

New framework for public sector language professionals 27 June 2024

The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Compulsory recall notice of Serene S2068 Heaters 14 May 2024

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly has now sent a compulsory recall notice to Serene Industries Ltd, requiring it to recall Serene S2068 Bathroom Heaters imported, sold or installed since 16 June 2018.

Government introduces Bill to modernise insurance law 06 May 2024

On 2 May 2024, the Government announced that it would modernise and improve insurance law so that consumers and businesses can effectively protect themselves against risk.