Between 2010 and 2015, New Zealand’s consumer laws were comprehensively reviewed and updated.

The Government has introduced additional protections for businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices.

The Government is introducing additional protections for businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices.

People need work that provides fair pay. But work is more than simply income; it can also give people a sense of purpose and allow them to develop skills, experience and social connections.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2019/20 Annual Report is a review of our financial and non-financial performance against our outcomes, priorities and obligations.

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, with the Office for Disability Issues, asked for feedback on six proposed changes to help move to better, more modern video interpreting and relay services to help Deaf, deafblind, hearing-impaired, and speech-impaired New Zealanders to communicate with hearing-people over the phone.

MBIE can make the most impact by coordinating and sharing information within our organisation, across government and with industry and communities.