8th July 2026 DOC / Regulation / TIAMajor stakeholders push back on proposals to make economic development easier on the conservation estate.
6th July 2026 Conservation / RegulationThe Environment Committee has extended the public submissions period for the Conservation Amendment Bill by one-and-a-half weeks, with submissions now closing at midday on 13 July.
2nd July 2026 H&S / RegulationThe government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s health and safety laws has passed its third reading in Parliament, with the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill set to come into force on 1 April 2027.
8th May 2026 Conservation Minister / RegulationThe govt’s reform of NZ’s conservation laws could significantly reshape how tourism operators access, invest in and develop public conservation land.
6th May 2026 Government / RegulationThe government is giving councils three months to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions, warning it will step in if regions fail to act.
29th April 2026 Adventure / RegulationThe changes aim to modernise regulations for operators in high-risk, niche aviation segments like skydiving and gliding.
2nd April 2026 Hospitality NZ / RegulationA legislative change that will ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has been ushered in in time for the Easter public holidays.
11th December 2025 RegulationThe Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill has passed its third reading.
30th October 2025 Casino / RegulationThe government is introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill.
17th September 2025 ComCom / RegulationThe government says it is beefing up the Commerce Act to provide greater protection for the public and more certainty for business.
7th August 2025 Regulation / TransportThe government says it will replace petrol tax with road user charges (RUC) for all of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles.
11th July 2025 Casino / RegulationThe government will introduce a bill to strengthen enforcement powers for police and regulators and establish a new financial sanctions supervisory regime as part of an overhaul of the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime.
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