The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly has now sent a compulsory recall notice to Serene Industries Ltd, requiring it to recall Serene S2068 Bathroom Heaters imported, sold or installed since 16 June 2018.
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Last month the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) published a voluntary recall of Serene S2068 heaters with specific serial numbers. After further investigations by WorkSafe’s Energy Safety team, all Serene S2068 heaters that were imported, sold or installed after 16 June 2018, regardless of serial number are no longer able to be used, sold or installed in New Zealand.
In August 2023, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opened public consultation on the Measures for transition to an expanded and highly renewable electricity system discussion document.
Summary of key themes from the submissions received on the implementing a ban on new fossil-fuel baseload electricity generation discussion document.
The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.
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New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.
On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.
Today marks World Consumer Rights Day, and the Consumer Protection team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants to remind New Zealanders of the protections and guarantees they can expect when purchasing goods and services in New Zealand.
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