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Tuesday 05 May 2026
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Regulation

Adventure operators to benefit from rule changes in aviation overhaul 29th April 2026 /

Adventure operators to benefit from rule changes in aviation overhaul

The changes aim to modernise regulations for operators in high-risk, niche aviation segments like skydiving and gliding.


Hospitality NZ welcomes easing of Easter alcohol rules 2nd April 2026 /

Hospitality NZ welcomes easing of Easter alcohol rules

A legislative change that will ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has been ushered in in time for the Easter public holidays. 


Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading 11th December 2025

Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading

The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill has passed its third reading.


Online casinos to fund local sports, community groups 30th October 2025 /

Online casinos to fund local sports, community groups

The government is introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill.


Govt reviewing competition laws 17th September 2025 /

Govt reviewing competition laws

The government says it is beefing up the Commerce Act to provide greater protection for the public and more certainty for business.


Govt replacing petrol tax with road user charges 7th August 2025 /

Govt replacing petrol tax with road user charges

The government says it will replace petrol tax with road user charges (RUC) for all of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles.


More steps to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing 11th July 2025 /

More steps to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing

The 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.


Online casino gambling bill introduced 1st July 2025 /

Online casino gambling bill introduced

Casino operators SkyCity Entertainment and Skyline Enterprises, which operates Christchurch Casino, have expressed interest in running an online casino.


Herds of special interest law one step closer 30th June 2025 /

Herds of special interest law one step closer

Legislation to clarify how Herds of Special Interest operate in National Parks has passed its first reading in Parliament.


Health & safety changes could boost tourism, infrastructure obligations an issue – expert 8th April 2025 /

Health & safety changes could boost tourism, infrastructure obligations an issue – expert

Proposed 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.


New civil aviation law in place 7th April 2025 /

New civil aviation law in place

There will be more on-time performance reporting for airlines and price transparency mechanisms under the new Civil Aviation Act, which came into effect on Saturday.


Govt: Landlords should be free from liability for visitor injuries on their property 2nd April 2025 /

Govt: Landlords should be free from liability for visitor injuries on their property

Law changes will clarify that health and safety responsibilities lie squarely on operators – not landlords.