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Empowering Kiwis to have a say in the energy transition 09 August 2023

The government is seeking feedback on an ambitious programme of work to transition New Zealand towards a low emissions economy, with consultation on 5 streams of energy policy launched today.

Energy Energy research and data Regulatory systems Energy and natural resources
Unregistered Motor Vehicle seller convicted and fined 08 August 2023

A Tauranga man has been fined $3,500 after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Consumer protection
Practical information to improve regulation in an inter-connected world 03 July 2023

The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment has launched an online toolkit for people designing and implementing regulation about how international regulatory cooperation works in practice.

Trade Regulatory systems
Isolation and quarantine functions to move to health system on 1 July 2023 30 June 2023

On 1 July 2023, national quarantine and isolation capability NQC (formally known as MIQ) will transfer back to the health system.

MBIE corporate Government
Government announces market study into personal banking services 20 June 2023

Today the Government has announced that it will ask the Commerce Commission (the Commission) to undertake a market study into competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
Facebook motor vehicle seller convicted and fined 24 May 2023

Jessie Gettins was sentenced at the Auckland District Court to a $13,000 fine after being found guilty of one charge of carrying on the business of motor vehicle trading without being registered, in breach of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

Consumer protection
Consultation opens on draft regulations of unit pricing 14 April 2023

The Government is introducing a mandatory standard for unit pricing to help consumers make informed decisions when shopping for the essentials at the supermarket.

Consumer protection Competition regulation
Government announces final changes to the CCCFA Regulations 12 April 2023

The Government has announced a final set of changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Responsible Lending Code to improve safe access to credit for Kiwis. The changes will be applied from 4 May 2023.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
Government introduces lending law exemption to help with North Island flooding 22 February 2023

The government has made a temporary exemption to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) for temporary lending to consumers affected by the recent extreme weather in the North Island.

Consumer protection
Have your say on corded window coverings 27 January 2023

MBIE is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds like Venetian blinds.

Consumer protection

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