Consultation on the review of section 36 of the Commerce Act relating to the misuse of market power, along with other minor changes began on 25 January 2019 and closed on 1 April 2019.

We are seeking your views on what requirements there should be on New Zealand companies and limited partnerships to hold and disclose information about their beneficial owners.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on regulations to support the new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed new Plant Variety Rights (PVR) regulations. The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is also seeking feedback on fees to support the new PVR regime. More information about both consultations is available on this page.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on behalf of the Registrar of Companies on proposed exemptions from requirements in the Companies Act 1993 and Limited Partnerships Act 2008.

Late submissions will be accepted even though the due date has passed.

MBIE and the FMA are consulting on proposed changes to the FMA’s funding and the FMA levy.

The Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Act 2018 (the Act) was passed in December 2018.

On 7 August 2019 the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a discussion paper that sought feedback on proposed changes to KiwiSaver default provider arrangements. The consultation closed on 18 September 2019.

The government sought public input on a review of New Zealand’s insurance contract law.