Government has published independent analysis, completed in 2026, which sets out the costs, benefits and risks of requiring New Zealand’s large grocery retailers to restructure to improve competition in the sector.
MBIE is consulting on a draft Unsafe Goods (Consumer Sand Products) Notice 2026, which proposes to introduce mandatory asbestos testing requirements for certain consumer sand products.
We provide advice to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing, lead policy development to support sector resilience and growth, and deliver services that help small businesses and manufacturers to thrive and succeed.
The Government has decided to make regulations that designate the electricity sector under the Customer and Product Data Act. This will enable a consumer data right in the electricity retail sector.