Employment Action Plan
In February 2025, the Government launched Going for Growth, its approach to make the New Zealand economy grow faster, to increase living standards and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
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Trade barriers
This page provides information about trade barriers and how they arise and where to go for help with trade barriers that are making it difficult to export to a particular market.
Easter Trading Laws: Your rights and responsibilities
As Easter approaches, the Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations concerning Easter trading laws.
First set of changes for health and safety reform
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced a set of changes to the health and safety system this week.
Review of consumer credit law
The Government is reviewing consumer credit law as part of a wider reform process for financial services. This section also includes information about previous reviews of consumer credit law.
Know your consumer rights
You have rights when you shop for goods and services. Find out more about your consumer rights.
Consumer research and reports
This section provides information about consumer research and reports commissioned or undertaken in recent years.
Minister's foreword
All workers and their families deserve to have confidence that they will return home safe from work, including those in the engineered stone industry and sectors working with materials that contain crystalline silica.
Fair Pay Agreements legislation
On 20 December 2023, the Fair Pay Agreements legislation was repealed.
Our international labour relations
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) provides advice on relevant international labour issues and assesses the impact of international developments on New Zealand's labour interests.