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New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China

19 June 2025

A new certification scheme is now in place to help put New Zealand cosmetics products on shelves in China.

Support for business Trade Business

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years

12 June 2025

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years and 9 months for deception.

Business

Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission

30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications

Government opens door for quality overseas building products

03 April 2025

The Government has passed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill to remove barriers to overseas building products being used in New Zealand.

Standards Building and construction regulation Building

Request For Information opened for grocery sector competitors and investors

31 March 2025

The Government has released a Request For Information (RFI) to hear from investors and prospective grocery market competitors about possible barriers to entry and investing and growing at scale in the market.

Competition regulation

Consultation opens on draft Patents Amendment Bill

17 March 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on an exposure draft of the Patents Amendment Bill.

Intellectual property and copyright Business

Public feedback wanted on Government Procurement Rules

12 March 2025

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is seeking feedback on a proposed new edition of the Government Procurement Rules.

Business Economic Development Government

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