Economic regulation of goods or services
The price and quality of goods or services in markets with monopoly characteristics is regulated by the Commerce Commission under Part 4 of the Commerce Act.
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Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition
The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Competition market study into supermarkets
The Government response follows the Commerce Commission’s market study into the retail grocery sector.
Customer and Product Data Act
The Government has established a consumer data right through the Customer and Product Data Act 2025. The Act establishes a framework for data portability which, when applied to specific sectors through regulations, will allow customers in that sector to digitally share specific types of data (such as transaction history) and initiate specific actions (such as payments) with third parties. This gives individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data.
Insurance contract law review
From 2018 to 2024, we held a review into New Zealand's insurance contract law to ensure it facilitates well-functioning insurance markets.
Consultation on exposure draft of open banking regulations under the Customer and Product Data Act
MBIE is seeking feedback on exposure drafts of regulations under the Customer and Product Data Act.
Data and modelling
Responsible training data collection and modelling practices support useful, secure and fair artificial intelligence systems.
MBIE announces External Reporting Board appointments
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the appointment of John Kensington as the new Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB).
Holidays Act to be replaced
Cabinet has agreed to policy proposals for new employment leave legislation: a simpler and more workable replacement for the Holidays Act 2003.
Retail payment system
We are working to ensure that the retail payment system operates in the interests of New Zealand consumers and businesses.