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.
With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.
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.
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