The Consumer Protection team conducts biennial New Zealand Consumer Surveys (NZCS) to find out what adult New Zealanders know about consumer laws and it explores how they behave when they experience problems with products and services. The surveys provide national level insights on the health of the Consumer & Commercial regulatory system, and enable changes to be monitored.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reminds New Zealanders to check their bathrooms for a potentially dangerous recalled heater.
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.
We consulted government agencies, suppliers and interested public to get their feedback on the 4th edition of the Government Procurement Rules before we presented suggested amendments to Government.
The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.
The Government Centre for Dispute Resolution (GCDR) was established to build capability across government to design and deliver appropriate and accessible dispute resolution.
This page describes the regulatory system for health and safety at work, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and regulatory proposals either planned or in progress.