Sector reports series
The Sectors Reports Series and the New Zealand Sectors Dashboard provides up-to-date information on all the industry sectors that make up the New Zealand economy.
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Regional economic development
Government is investing in regionally focused initiatives to enhance economic development opportunities. Kānoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa - RDU) has been established to support delivery of these commitments. We also have a suite of Regional Economic Activity Tools that present social and economic data on our regions.
Monitoring the Commerce Commission
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the minister responsible for the Commerce Commission, and appointed us as its monitoring agent.
Seeking feedback on a proposed levy to recover Commerce Commission costs of regulating water services
We are consulting on a proposed levy to recover the cost of the Commerce Commission’s new functions to regulate water services under the Commerce Act 1986 from 1 July 2025 onwards.
Promoting competition in New Zealand – A targeted review of the Commerce Act 1986
Seeking feedback on Parts 2 and 3 of the Commerce Act 1986 and other changes to ensure the Act is fit for purpose
Financial markets conduct regulation
We provide policy advice on a range of issues relating to the financial markets conduct regulatory system.
Conduct of financial institutions regime
MBIE is responsible for administering legislation relating to financial institution conduct in New Zealand.
Consumer Advocacy Council (2021 to 2024)
The Consumer Advocacy Council was an independent ministerial advisory committee. Its Chair was appointed in July 2021 and it operated until June 2024. Its purpose was to advocate for residential and small business electricity consumers in New Zealand. The Council’s research, surveys, submissions, media releases and speeches have been republished on the MBIE website.
Fit for purpose financial services reform
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment consulted on proposed changes to how financial products and services are regulated in 3 key areas: consumer credit, financial services conduct and financial dispute resolution.
Trade and Labour
The International Labour Policy Team leads negotiations and implementation of the labour-related components of New Zealand’s trade agreements, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).