Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
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The following lists are as accurate as possible at the time of publishing and may be updated or added to. This list includes papers received from the Minister’s reporting agency where the Minister is the main recipient. Papers received from other agencies, or where a paper has been referred to the Minister by another Minister, are not included in this list. The Minister also receives regular status reports from their agencies that are not included in this list.
Titles of briefings that accompany responses to Official Information Act requests to the Minister are not included in this list.
Some information has been withheld for the following reasons:
- National security or defence
- Commercial information
- Confidentiality
- Likely otherwise to damage the public interest
- Confidential advice to Government
- Free and frank expression of opinion
- Legal professional privilege
- Negotiations
March 2026
| Tracking number | Title | Date received by Minister | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027981 | Meeting with UDL - 4 March 2026 | 2 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025225 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 2 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026906 | Financial dispute resolution schemes annual reports | 3 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027038 | Speech at the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata - 12 March 2026 | 3 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028195 | Launch of Scam Digital Code for New Zealand - 9 March 2026 | 3 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028189 | Meeting with Google - 10 March 2026 | 3 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028199 | Meetings with UK Fintech Delegation (10 March) and Financial Conduct Regulator (11 March) | 4 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027284 | Commerce Commission draft letter of Expectations for 2026/27 | 4 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027431 | Meeting with Altered Capital - 12 March 2026 | 5 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027916 | Updated advice on introducing a product safety standard for corded window coverings | 5 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027383 | Meeting with Swyftx CEO - 12 March 2026 | 5 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028085 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 5 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028336 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs weekly report week commencing 9 March 2026 | 5 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028545 | Grocery work plan* | 6 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028510 | Meeting with David Goddard KC – 10 March 2026* | 6 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028648 | NZCRS Monthly Minister's Dashboard | 6 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029012 | Meeting with Hon Casey Costello - 11 March 2026 | 10 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028006 | New Zealand Standards Approval Board Draft Cabinet Paper Appointments | 11 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028353 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 13 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028575 | Meeting with Choice of Repairer Chair - 25 March 2026 | 17 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028581 | Meeting with OneNZ - 26 March 2026 | 17 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028382 | Accreditation Council Preferred Candidates | 17 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027059 | Capital Markets Phase 2 confirmation of workstreams | 18 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028616 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs weekly report week commencing 23 March 2026 | 19 March | MBIE |
| RIEFING-REQ-0027947 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 19 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028580 | Teams meeting with Andy Buchan, Bourns Inc Vice President - 26 March 2026 | 19 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028743 | 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies: Policy decision | 23 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026598 | Next steps for regulations under the Customer and Product Data Act | 24 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029483 | Proactive release of Cabinet paper Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction | 24 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029660 | Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill: consequential conduct regulation amendments | 24 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029204 | Meeting with Financial Services Federation - 2 April 2026 | 25 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029579 | Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill - Departmental Report | 25 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029040 | Meeting with the Financial Markets Authority | 25 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029359 | Meeting with Zespri – 31 March 2026 | 25 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026189 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 25 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029626 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs weekly report week commencing 30 March 2026 | 26 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028158 | Initial Advice on Indemnification of Suppliers by Manufacturers | 27 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029507 | Meeting with Commerce Commission | 27 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0021470 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 30 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0029201 | Meeting with Debtfix - 9 April 2026 | 31 March | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0030013 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 31 March | MBIE |
*Documents sent to the Acting Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister
February 2026
| Tracking number | Title | Date received by Minister | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025156 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 3 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026502 | Meeting Financial Advice New Zealand - 12 February 2026 | 4 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025138 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 4 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026444 | Meeting with FinCap - 12 February 2026 | 4 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0023929 | Meeting Chair of Financial Advice Code Committee - 11 February 2026 | 4 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026447 | Meeting with OB Connect - 9 February 2026 | 4 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025228 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs Weekly Report week commencing 09-02-2026 | 5 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026490 | Meeting with Asteron Life - 12 February 2026 | 5 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026879 | Meeting with New Zealand Food and Grocery Council – 10 February 2026* | 5 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026661 | Meeting with Wismopay - 19 February 2026 | 10 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0020574 | Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill - Amendment paper and House pack | 10 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026700 | Meeting with Spark - 19 February 2026 | 10 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027057 | Advice on Financial Markets Conduct Act eligible investor exclusion | 11 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026492 | Meeting Banking Ombudsman Scheme - 18 February 20206 | 11 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026623 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 12 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027081 | Meeting with the FMA - 18 February 2026 | 12 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026974 | CCA Portfolio, Work Programme Overview and Speech for the Minister’s visit to Chambers of Commerce | 12 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026487 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs weekly report week commencing 2 February 2026 | 12 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026777 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 12 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027456 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government* | 13 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027319 | NZCRS Monthly Minister's Dashboard | 13 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026101 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 13 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026880 | Meeting IIANZ CE and Chair - 18 February 2026 | 16 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027653 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 17 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027143 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 18 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026865 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 19 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025483 | Payment service providers – initial public consultation | 19 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027986 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government* | 20 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027172 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government* | 23 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026978 | 2025/26 Mid-Year Performance Report - Commerce and Consumer Affairs Portfolio | 23 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026723 | Cabinet Paper for addressing expiry of open banking transitional provisions | 23 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027376 | Advice on the merits of Amendment Papers to the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill | 24 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026722 | Meeting with Chapman Tripp - 5 March 2026 | 25 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025859 | Briefing for the 2026/27 Letter of Expectation for the FMA | 25 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026823 | Letter of Expectations for the External Reporting Board 2026/27 | 25 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026822 | Letter of Expectations for the Takeovers Panel 2026/27 | 25 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0023050 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027770 | Implementing KiwiSaver Withdrawal Changes for First Farm Purchases and Service Tenancy Workers - Targeted Consultation and Proactive Release) | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0024474 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government* | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027442 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs weekly report week commencing 2 March 2026 | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027984 | Meeting with Vector - 3 March 2026 | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0028346 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government* | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027944 | Meeting with IANZ | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026950 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026488 | Meeting with Retirement Commissioner – 5 March 2026 | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0027131 | CCA Operational Dashboard | 26 February | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026489 | Meeting with Blockchain - 4 March 2026 | 27 February | MBIE |
*Documents sent to the Acting Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister
January 2026
| Tracking number | Title | Date received by Minister | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025723 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 13 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025453 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 13 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025829 | Meeting with Professor Tim Hazeldine - 22 Jan 2026 | 15 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026075 | New Zealand Standards Approval Board - Fees Review | 16 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026116 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs Weekly Report week commencing January 2026 | 19 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025686 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 20 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025617 | Update on the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance | 20 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026034 | Commerce Commission Reform Bill | 21 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0025227 | Commerce and Consumer Affairs Weekly Report week commencing 26-01-2026 | 21 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026350 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 22 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026142 | Step 1 final report on the investigation into preserved peaches from China. | 23 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026267 | Initial briefing to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee | 26 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026201 | Meeting with OECD Delegation | 26 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0024576 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 27 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026446 | Meeting with Debtmanagers - 3 February 2026 | 28 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026364 | Meeting with Kiwibank - 3 February 2026 | 28 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026366 | Meeting with the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BARNZ) - 3 February 2026 | 29 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026367 | Title withheld: Confidential advice to Government | 29 January | MBIE |
| BRIEFING-REQ-0026338 | Proactive release of Cabinet paper Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction | 30 January | MBIE |
*Documents sent to the Acting Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister
Previous years
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2025
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2025.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2024
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2024.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2023
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2023.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2022
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2022.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2021
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2021.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2020
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2020.
Last updated: 30 April 2026