Latest Commerce and Consumer Affairs News

Commonsense Financial Reforms Underway
Better banking competition one step closer for Kiwis
Transforming financial education in schools
Supporting fintechs to boost competition
Freeing up access to finance for Kiwi households
Government addresses Wellington Water concerns
Unlocking data to increase competition and choice
Speech by Craig Stobo to the Institute of Directors and New Zealand Initiative
Better competition on the way for Kiwis
Government takes steps to reduce card fees for Kiwis
Local Government (Water Services) Bill passes first reading
Assistant Treasurer Visit To New Zealand
Invigorating New Zealand’s capital markets
Fintech Innovation To Boost Consumer Competition
Consumer Affairs Ministers renew commitment to protecting consumers, with an ambitious agenda for 2025
Major review of competition to lift productivity
Better coordination of anti-scam efforts
Safeguarding Kiwis with modern insurance law
Confirmation of Payee service to improve payment security
New appointments to the FMA board
Improving access to finance for Kiwis
Weak grocery competition underscores importance of cutting red tape
FMA statement on Statutory Management for Du Val corporations
Du Val Group companies placed into statutory management
Delivering more competitive banking for Kiwis
A stronger Kiwibank and open banking could shake up NZ banking sector
Improving fairness and ease of doing business
Unlocking Local Water Done Well: New water service delivery models
Overly-prescriptive CCCFA Regulations Scrapped
‘Open banking’ and ‘open electricity’ on the way
Bayly travels to Singapore for scam prevention meetings
Craig Stobo appointed as chair of FMA
Modern insurance law will protect Kiwi households
Supporting better financial outcomes for Kiwis
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