Accident compensation regulatory system
This page describes the Accident Compensation Regulatory System, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
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Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Firemex
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Firemex has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
Information gathering concerns and feedback
If you wish to raise a concern or provide feedback about MBIE’s information gathering activities for law enforcement, regulatory compliance and protective security functions detailed in MBIE’s transparency statement complete this form.
Corded blind safety
Since 2008, 8 young children have died in New Zealand after becoming entangled in the cords of window coverings. In 2026, the Government announced its decision to introduce product safety standards to make these products safer for children.
Modern toy safety settings to protect children
The Government is modernising our safety standards for toys marketed to children under the age of 3.
Recall expanded: samples of Kmart Magic Sand products found to contain asbestos
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is advising consumers and workplaces that the scope of the coloured sand recall has expanded due to asbestos being detected in further samples.
Effective financial dispute resolution: Summary of discussion paper
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of New Zealand’s financial dispute resolution system and whether there are opportunities for improvements.
Kmart cancels recall on three sand products
Kmart NZ has informed the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) its decision to cancel the recall of 3 products – Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand products – after tests commissioned by the company confirmed no asbestos was found.
Review of the building consent system (2022)
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.
Summary of submissions: Proposed changes to the NZSL Video Interpreting and Relay Services
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, with the Office for Disability Issues, asked for feedback on six proposed changes to help move to better, more modern video interpreting and relay services to help Deaf, deafblind, hearing-impaired, and speech-impaired New Zealanders to communicate with hearing-people over the phone.