28,000 potential fires still in New Zealanders homes
MBIE is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year’s Serene heater recalls. This is due to a significant risk to lives and property.
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More than 21,000 lifejackets recalled due to faulty mechanism
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Maritime New Zealand are calling for New Zealanders to double check their lifejackets this summer. This is due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected.
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.
Feedback on an exposure draft of the Consumer Information Standards (Unit Pricing for Grocery Products) Regulations 2023
MBIE consulted on an exposure draft of the Consumer Information Standards (Unit Pricing for Grocery Products) Regulations 2023. These draft regulations intend to help consumers compare grocery prices more easily by requiring the consistent display of unit pricing in New Zealand’s major grocery retailers.
Exposure draft of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (Buy Now Pay Later) Amendment Regulations
We sought feedback on an exposure draft of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (Buy Now Pay Later) Amendment Regulations 2022 (the Draft Regulations).
COVID-19 consumer impacts study reports
This study followed a group of over 1,000 adult New Zealanders from March 2021 to March 2022 to track changes in consumer concerns, attitudes and experiences.
Consumer Protection quarterly reports
Our Consumer Protection team report quarterly on New Zealand's consumer issues landscape.
Options to address safety risks of corded window coverings
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on options to address safety risks presented by corded window coverings.
Exposure draft of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (Buy Now Pay Later) Amendment Regulations 2022
December 2022
Mandatory unit pricing for grocery products
MBIE has consulted on the design and scope of mandatory unit pricing for grocery products in New Zealand.