Changes were made to section 99(1A) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) in 2019, following a review of this provision. The changes are found in sections 95A and 95B of the CCCFA, which expressly enable a court (on application by the lender) to vary or remove the effect of section 99(1A).
The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.
The Government has announced a package of reforms to enhance New Zealand’s competition settings, as set out in the Commerce Act.
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
We provide advice to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing, and deliver services that support small businesses and manufacturers to grow and prosper.
We monitor Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), Crown entity companies, statutory entities and Public Finance Act 1989 Schedule 4A non-listed companies. This page provides information on these entities and the current members of boards.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on an exposure draft of the Patents Amendment Bill.
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is seeking feedback on a proposed new edition of the Government Procurement Rules.
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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