MBIE strengthened the foundations for innovation-led growth by reforming New Zealand's science system, supporting emerging technologies, and improving access to talent, capital and expertise.
In May 2026, the Government introduced the Fair Trading Amendment Bill to provide a strong deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct, introduced a new ‘safe harbour’ statutory defence to support the takedown of scam websites, and makes changes to enable product safety standards to be kept up to date.
During 2025/26, MBIE invested in the people, systems and technology needed to deliver its responsibilities and organisational strategy, Te Ara Amiorangi.
This information is intended as a practical guide to the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement for regulators responsible for regulating the sale of goods in New Zealand.
This information is intended as a practical guide to the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) for policy advisors working on issues that involve, or may involve, regulating the sale of goods in New Zealand.