Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2020
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2020.
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
Economic regulation of water services
Local government water supply and wastewater services are subject to economic regulation under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This is part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well programme.
Surcharging bill passes first reading
The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
28,000 potential fires still in New Zealanders homes
MBIE is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year’s Serene heater recalls. This is due to a significant risk to lives and property.
New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts
A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.
Commerce Commission Chair reappointed
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.
More than 21,000 lifejackets recalled due to faulty mechanism
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Maritime New Zealand are calling for New Zealanders to double check their lifejackets this summer. This is due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected.
Corded blind safety
Since 2009 there have been 6 deaths of young children in New Zealand due to cords in window coverings – 3 of which have occurred in the past 10 years.