The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Wellington-based Farsight NZ LP (Farsight) as a standalone building consent authority (BCA).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) asked for feedback on its review of the building consent system in 2022. This consultation closed on 4 September 2022.
The Government has relaxed eligibility for applying for the national multiple-use building approvals scheme.
The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.
ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.
The Government has signed an agreement with Christchurch City Council to manage building consents for new supermarkets all over New Zealand.
The Government has announced decisions to increase maximum penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Regulatory system governance is an important element of MBIE’s stewardship role
The Government is progressing reforms to streamline financial services.
The Government has confirmed the design of a levy that will recover the costs of a new economic regulation regime for water services.
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