4th April 2024 Development / RegulationApplications have opened for projects to be included in the government’s fast track approvals regime.
14th March 2024 Government / RegulationWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says the government plans to reform holidays, health and safety, and employment legislation.
31st August 2023 Marine / RegulationA bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.
17th August 2023 Adventure / RegulationBetter risk communication, improved hazard monitoring, and more powers for WorkSafe are among the changes.
3rd August 2023 Regulation / WineA members’ bill to make it easier for wineries to sell samples at the cellar door has had its first reading in Parliament.
31st July 2023 Marine / RegulationThe Green Party has lodged a members’ bill to help protect marine mammals.
20th July 2023 Hospitality / RegulationHospitality businesses can open longer for the men’s Rugby World Cup after the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill passed its third reading.
20th July 2023 Government / RegulationThe Business Payment Practices Bill, which will reduce the stress and costs to small businesses of long payment wait times, has passed its third reading.
24th May 2023 Regulation / SkyCitySkyCity says the government’s decision to regulate online betting on horse racing should be extended to the fast-growing virtual casino market.
18th April 2023 Adventure / RegulationToday is the final day for submissions on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s draft amendments to the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) regulations.
4th April 2023 Government / RegulationPrime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced several steps to introduce greater transparency around lobbying at Parliament.
3rd April 2023 MBIE / RegulationOperators have just over a week to submit on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s draft amendments to the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) regulations.
27th January 2023 Biosecurity / RegulationCommercial airline and maritime operators will soon be required by law to provide biosecurity information to vessels and aircraft with more than 20 passengers arriving in New Zealand.
17th November 2022 Environment / RegulationNew Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on how the country plans its transition to a low-emissions future that is fair and inclusive for everyone.
9th November 2022 RegulationLegislation to help small businesses get paid on time has passed its first reading in parliament.
8th November 2022 QLDC / RegulationQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking early feedback about two alcohol bylaws coming up for review.
3rd October 2022 Adventure / RegulationThe new operator requirements form part of the govt’s response to the Whakaari/White Island tragedy.
29th September 2022 Employment / RegulationThe government has introduced Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
19th September 2022 RegulationThe government has introduced a new regime to provide more transparency around B2B payments.
25th August 2022 Freedom Camping / RegulationThe government has introduced its Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill, which it says will address the environmental and social impacts of freedom camping.
30th November 2021 Camping / RegulationNew freedom camping laws will be introduced to help small communities and protect visitor destinations, says tourism minister Stuart Nash.
29th September 2021 RegulationMeasures are being taken to help businesses resolve disputes over commercial rent, says the government.
