The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Wellington-based Farsight NZ LP (Farsight) as a standalone building consent authority (BCA).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) asked for feedback on its review of the building consent system in 2022. This consultation closed on 4 September 2022.
The Government has relaxed eligibility for applying for the national multiple-use building approvals scheme.
The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.
ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.
The Government has signed an agreement with Christchurch City Council to manage building consents for new supermarkets all over New Zealand.
The Government has announced decisions to increase maximum penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Learn more about the fitness-for-purpose assessment and ratings.
MBIE is one of the largest regulatory departments in New Zealand. We look after over 700 pieces of legislation that have a major impact on the lives, work and businesses of people everyday so the quality of our regulation matters.
This page lists regulation supporting economic development. Legislation plays a minor role in supporting economic development.
Crown copyright © 2026
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/search
Please note: This content will change over time and can go out of date.