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Shining the light on screen workers 06 October 2022

Improved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Act passing into law.

Business Employment and skills
Consultation opens on conduct of financial institutions regime regulations 28 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities
New business payments disclosure regime to improve transparency 16 September 2022

A new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime, announced by the Government today, will improve information and transparency around business-to-business payment practices across the economy.

Support for business Business
Tender for new All-of-Government recruitment services contract paused 12 September 2022

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today announced that the tender process for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract has been paused to allow for further engagement with government agencies and the recruitment industry on the pricing model within the contract.

Business Government
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 given major event protection status 02 September 2022

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 was declared a major event under Major Events Management Act 2007 on 29 August 2022.

Business Government
Research and Development Tax Incentive passes $1 billion milestone 25 August 2022

The Research and Development Tax Incentive has reached a key milestone by supporting over $1 billion in research and development activity. This represents $150 million in credits to businesses performing research and development in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Support for business
New measures to increase access to grocery wholesale 24 August 2022

As part of its response to the Commerce Commission’s market study into the retail grocery sector, the Government has announced it is taking action to improve access to wholesale groceries.

Competition regulation Business
MBIE confirms 2 appointments to the Commerce Commission 01 July 2022

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.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business
New financial conduct regime will ensure customers are treated fairly 29 June 2022

The Government has introduced a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

Regulating companies and other entities
The Draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan released today for public consultation 01 June 2022

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

Support for business Economic Development

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