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Farsight NZ LP registered as New Zealand’s second private-sector standalone building consent authority

06 March 2026

MBIE has approved the registration of Wellington-based Farsight NZ LP (Farsight) as a standalone Building Consent Authority.

Regulatory systems Building

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.

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

Temporary Accommodation Service activates following the severe weather events in January 2026

26 January 2026

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has announced that the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been activated today to support households displaced by the severe weather events in January.

Government

Resolving severe weather event insurance claims

23 January 2026

The New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) is a free service that provides homeowners with independent advice, case management, and access to legal and technical services after a natural disaster damages their home.

Government

Competition law update to drive growth

17 December 2025

The Government has introduced new legislation to make markets more competitive, which benefits consumers and drives economic growth.

Competition regulation Support for business Business Government

MultiProof eligibility expanded

15 December 2025

The Government has relaxed eligibility for applying for the national multiple-use building approvals scheme.

Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building

Supermarket fast-track pathway opening

11 December 2025

The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building Government

Kmart recalls another coloured sand product

09 December 2025

Kmart New Zealand has informed the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) that further testing has identified another coloured sand product that needs to be recalled.

Consumer protection

Statement regarding Craig Stobo

08 December 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has commenced an investigation into matters that have been raised about Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Kmart cancels recall on three sand products

05 December 2025

Kmart NZ has informed the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) its decision to cancel the recall of 3 products – Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand products – after tests commissioned by the company confirmed no asbestos was found.

Consumer protection

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