Improving competition settings to lift productivity
The Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.
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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.
Government announces plans for water services economic regulation
The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.
MBIE confirms 2 appointments to the Commerce Commission
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Bryan Chapple and Nathan Strong will be appointed as Associate Commissioners at the Commerce Commission.
Seeking feedback on the Customer and Product Data Bill (consumer data right)
We recently sought feedback on the exposure draft of the Customer and Product Data Bill (the draft law) and the accompanying discussion document. The draft law will give customers more control over their data, allowing them to safely and securely access, manage, and share this data with others.
New Grocery code of conduct mandatory for suppliers
The Government announced a new mandatory Grocery Supply Code of Conduct supporting fairer trading relationships last week.
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.
Government welcomes draft personal banking services report
The Commerce Commission has published its draft report into personal banking services.
Reducing barriers for financial services
On 31 January 2024, the Government announced plans to reform the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act (CoFI) and the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).