Changes to the Fair Trading Act
The Government has announced decisions to increase maximum penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986.
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Scammers defraud Kiwis of $265 million in 12 months
Kiwis have lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud over the last 12 months with fraudsters and scammers using innovative methods to prey on vulnerable people.
Recall of EC Rainbow Sand and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1.3kg) due to potential asbestos contamination
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that a voluntary recall is underway for recall of EC Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg) due to potential asbestos contamination
Digital Economy and Communications – 2020
Titles of documents the Minister for Digital Economy and Communications received from MBIE in 2020.
Fast-tracking supermarkets
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Cabinet papers and minutes
Decisions by Ministers are documented in Cabinet papers. We release these papers and their minutes.
MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services
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.
Amendments to the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.
Regulatory system governance
Regulatory system governance is an important element of MBIE’s stewardship role
Temporary Accommodation Service activates following the severe weather events in January 2026
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has announced that the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been activated today to support households displaced by the severe weather events in January.