New Zealand is a founding member of APEC which promotes trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. MBIE’s responsibilities include participating in APEC meetings including the Human Resources Development Working Group and its networks (the Labour and Social Protection Network and the Capacity Building Network).
We recently sought feedback on the exposure draft of the Customer and Product Data Bill (the draft law) and the accompanying discussion document.
The draft law will give customers more control over their data, allowing them to safely and securely access, manage, and share this data with others.
This page sets out background information on the review of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and the enactment of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
MBIE hosts New Zealand’s National Contact Point (the NZNCP) for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises (MNE guidelines).
MBIE consulted on an exposure draft of the Consumer Information Standards (Unit Pricing for Grocery Products) Regulations 2023. These draft regulations intend to help consumers compare grocery prices more easily by requiring the consistent display of unit pricing in New Zealand’s major grocery retailers.
In February 2020, the Government announced its decision to introduce changes to improve competition in the retail fuel market. These changes have been implemented.