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.
1st July 2025 Casino / RegulationCasino operators SkyCity Entertainment and Skyline Enterprises, which operates Christchurch Casino, have expressed interest in running an online casino.
30th June 2025 Hunting / RegulationLegislation to clarify how Herds of Special Interest operate in National Parks has passed its first reading in Parliament.
8th April 2025 H&S / RegulationProposed health and safety law changes could open more land access opportunities for operators but it raises questions over responsibilities regarding infrastructure like bridges and viewing decks on private land.
