New protections to help online platforms disrupt scams
Online service providers will soon have greater legal clarity when removing suspected scam content, as part of a new legislative change aimed at reducing scam-related harm.
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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.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs – 2020
Titles of documents the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs received from MBIE in 2020.
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.
2016 review of Section 99(1A) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003
Changes were made to section 99(1A) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) in 2019, following a review of this provision. The changes are found in sections 95A and 95B of the CCCFA, which expressly enable a court (on application by the lender) to vary or remove the effect of section 99(1A).
Surcharging bill passes first reading
The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.
Review of consumer credit law
The Government is reviewing consumer credit law as part of a wider reform process for financial services. This section also includes information about previous reviews of consumer credit law.
Local Government (Water Services) Bill has first reading
The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.
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.