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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

Don’t let danger hide under the tree: Tips for safer gifting

05 December 2025

As the gift giving season approaches, New Zealanders are urged to take some simple steps to reduce the chance of any emergency medical trips with the children in their lives.

Consumer protection

Open banking regulations now in force

01 December 2025

ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.

Financial markets and advisers Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Further coloured sand product recalled

27 November 2025

Another sand product is being recalled because initial testing has found fibres that are consistent with asbestos.

Consumer protection

Water levy design confirmed

27 November 2025

The Government has confirmed the design of a levy that will recover the costs of a new economic regulation regime for water services.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Government

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