Latest Commerce and Consumer Affairs News

Minister to meet Australian counterparts and Manufacturing Industry Leaders
Government response to draft market study into personal banking services
Disruptive forces needed to drive change in NZ’s personal banking sector
Government supports safer digital transactions
Reducing barriers for financial services
Court increases NZME fine to $195,000 in puzzle toy prosecution
Govt enforcing fair conditions for supermarket suppliers
Consumer Protection Bill ensures affordable, quality public water supplies
Entrepreneurship education should be on election agenda
National to boost KiwiSaver choice and cut red tape
Government acts on consumer credit protection
Clearer pricing at supermarkets imminent
First Grocery Commissioner appointed to hold sector to account
Scrutiny of the grocery sector focuses on delivering lower costs for households
Market study to investigate banking competition
New Commerce Commission appointment
NZME fined for selling dangerous magnetic toys
Government taking action to improve building supply competition
Government committed to getting Kiwis a fairer deal at the checkout
Government takes further steps in improving safe access to credit
New service set up to support homeowners with natural disaster insurance claims
Easier access to finance for those affected by the floods
Jingle bells, jingle bells…watch out for buckyballs this Christmas
Shoppers Get Tools to Aid Decisions at Checkout
New legislation to provide affordable water services for New Zealanders
Government backs greater competition in building supplies to reduce costs for Kiwis
New Commerce Commission Chair appointed
Another step towards improved supermarket competition
Govt moves to introduce open banking to give customers better deal
Better protections for Kiwis using Buy Now, Pay Later
Major grocery shake-up to drive cheaper prices
Government determined to get better deal for consumers
Further changes to CCCFA Regulations will improve safe access to credit
New supermarket watchdog latest action to give Kiwis fairer deal
Culture shift for financial services as Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill passes
New law paves way for greater supermarket competition
Govt passes law to protect consumers in banking and insurance sector
Commerce Commission empowered to crackdown on covenants
Plasterboard taskforce set up to ease shortages
Govt acting to increase supermarket competition
Government passes buck for cost of living crisis
Government acts on supermarket duopoly
Govt helps supermarket shoppers get fair deal
Lower card fees on way for business, consumers
Annual food price rise confirms need to rein in supermarkets’ super profits
Incorporated Societies Act updated for first time since 1908
Stronger regulation to promote competition passes third reading
Break up supermarket duopoly and guarantee liveable incomes