Articles tagged with Regulations
Proposed Special Licensing Reforms for Events Sector by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee
2 weeks ago | 112 viewsAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee presented proposed changes to special licensing rules for the events sector at the New Zealand Events Association’s annual conference. The reforms aim to simplify regulations and provide greater certainty and consistency for event organizers, while prioritizing the reduction of alcohol-related harm. Key reforms include the introduction of a national risk-based framework for special license applications, a coordinated approach for multi-district events, raising the threshold for large-scale events, and granting flexibility for televised national events. These changes align with the government's creative sector strategy to streamline regulation and support the thriving of the events industry while maintaining strong safeguards for harm reduction.
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2 weeks ago | 139 viewsAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced proposed changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, aiming to restore fairness and practicality without compromising public safety. The reforms focus on fairer licensing processes, modernized rules for national events, and stronger safeguards to prevent alcohol-related harm. The changes also include requirements for licensed premises to offer a wider range of non-alcoholic alternatives and updates to regulations to support rapid delivery services and age verification for alcohol purchases.
Tags: Nicole McKee Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 reforms alcohol legislation responsible drinking regulations licensing processes age verification local councilsNew Zealand Government Initiates Breakthrough Measures to Boost Supermarket Competition
2 weeks ago | 245 viewsThe Government plans urgent legislative and policy changes to remove barriers for competitor supermarkets in New Zealand, aiming to boost competition and offer better deals for consumers. These changes include fast-track approvals for new supermarkets, streamlining building consent processes, and amending regulations to combat predatory pricing. The initiative aims to encourage new domestic competitors and potential international retailers like Costco to expand in New Zealand, with further considerations on potentially restructuring major supermarket players Foodstuffs and Woolworths to enhance market competition.
Tags: Government supermarkets New Zealand legislative changes Nicola Willis competition Kiwi shoppers zoning regulations grocery sectorForestry Industry Launches Approved Code of Practice for Workplace Safety
3 weeks ago | 159 viewsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden launched the Approved Code of Practice for Forestry and Harvesting Operations to improve health and safety compliance in the forestry industry. The ACOPs are sector-specific guidelines developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders to reduce deaths and serious injuries in forestry operations. This initiative is part of broader health and safety reforms aiming to provide clear and practical guidelines for high-risk sectors, with plans to extend ACOPs to other industries like agriculture and construction.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations Safety Minister ACOP Forestry WorkSafe Health and Safety New Zealand Industry RegulationsGovernment Implements Ban on Prolonged Dog Tethering to Safeguard Animal Welfare
3 weeks ago | 133 viewsThe Government is implementing new regulations to ban prolonged tethering of dogs, citing concerns about the negative impact on dog health and behavior. The rules target owners who do not provide sufficient exercise for their dogs, with exceptions for certain situations like working dogs. The changes, effective from 25 September 2025, aim to improve animal welfare and have received strong public support.
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1 month ago | 481 viewsMinisters Seymour and Simpson have announced a Ministry for Regulation review to address the high costs and complexities of New Zealand's product labelling regulations, which hinder affordability and global competitiveness. The current system, comprising over 30 codes and standards, imposes unnecessary compliance burdens on businesses, leading to increased prices and limited wage growth. The review aims to streamline regulations, reduce compliance costs, and enhance Kiwi goods' competitiveness internationally, with a focus on benefiting both businesses and consumers by simplifying the labelling process.
Tags: David Seymour Scott Simpson Minister for Regulation Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kiwis New Zealand labelling regulations businesses consumers compliance costsConsultation on Recreational Safety Regulations for Better Compliance Efficiency
1 month ago | 556 viewsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is proposing changes to health and safety regulations in the recreation and entertainment sectors to reduce compliance pressure while maintaining safety standards. The proposed changes include amending the definition of 'adventure activities' to differentiate between high-risk and low-risk activities, as well as updating the Amusement Device Regulations to streamline the permit process for transportable high-risk devices. Additionally, there is a focus on clarifying health and safety obligations for volunteer organizations to encourage voluntary activities while ensuring safety.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations Safety Minister health and safety regulations recreation entertainment sectors compliance pressure adventure activities safety requirements Amusement Device RegulationsNew Legislation Enhancing Early Childhood Education Regulation for Child Safety and Clarity
1 month ago | 574 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has introduced new legislation to clarify the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE) and shift enforcement responsibilities to the Education Review Office (ERO) from the Ministry of Education. The Early Childhood Education Reform Bill prioritizes child safety, aims to reduce regulatory burden on ECE providers, and ensure consistent application of regulations nationwide. The reforms include creating a Director of Regulation, establishing key principles for ECE oversight, and streamlining processes to support high-quality ECE centers and enhance parental choice.
Tags: David Seymour Education Minister legislation early childhood education ECE Education Review Office Ministry of Education child safety regulations Director of RegulationProposed Changes for Innovation: Health & Safety Regulations in NZ Science Sector
1 month ago | 775 viewsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is proposing changes to health and safety regulations to support innovation in New Zealand's science and technology sector by simplifying compliance requirements. The proposed changes aim to align hazardous substances requirements for university laboratories with their actual risk, addressing discrepancies in regulations that hinder scientific progress. Additionally, consultations are underway to remove regulatory barriers for the development and use of hydrogen technologies, with the goal of creating a flexible and internationally aligned regulatory environment to unlock the potential of hydrogen technologies across various sectors.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations and Safety Minister health and safety regulations innovation science and technology sector hazardous substances university laboratories regulatory barriers hydrogen technologies safety requirementsManufacturing Regulations Simplified for Safety and Efficiency
1 month ago | 498 viewsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting with manufacturers, such as wood processors, bakers, and millers, to simplify machine guarding rules and review exposure standards in the manufacturing sector. The proposed changes aim to align standards with real-world risks and international benchmarks, addressing concerns about clarity and compliance burden. The review will also consider updating Workplace Exposure Standards for substances like wood dust and flour dust to ensure practicality and alignment with safety measures, aiming to reduce costs and stress for businesses.
Tags: Brooke van Velden manufacturers Workplace Relations and Safety Minister wood processors bakers millers WorkSafe inspectors Health and Safety in Employment Regulations Workplace Exposure Standards Mr SeymourGovernment Revokes Vaping Battery Rule Amid Court Challenge
1 month ago | 543 viewsThe Government is revoking 2023 regulations mandating removable batteries in vaping devices to address a court challenge by Mason Corporation Limited. Cabinet decided this action would resolve the case, allowing withdrawal of proceedings related to regulations introduced by the previous Labour government. The change will be implemented on September 1, eliminating the requirement for removable batteries in vaping devices, with no anticipated adverse effects on smoking or vaping rates due to prior legislation banning disposable vapes popular among youth.
Tags: Government regulations vaping devices removeable batteries court challenge Mason Corporation Limited Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Labour government gazetted disposable vapesLegislation Amendment Bill Enhances Access to Law and Government Services
1 month ago | 603 viewsA bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitize government services has passed its first reading, aiming to make legislation easier to find and comply with. Attorney-General Judith Collins highlights the importance of high-quality legislation that is easy to understand and use. The bill standardizes publication practices for secondary legislation and includes the redevelopment of the New Zealand legislation website to provide a one-stop shop for all legislation matters.
Tags: Judith Collins Legislation Amendment Bill secondary legislation regulations orders rules exemptions bylaws notices instrumentsSimplified Process: New Reforms Make Opening Bank Accounts for Children Easier
2 months ago | 783 viewsAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is making changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act that will make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for their children. “Opening a bank account for children should be a simple and positive step toward teaching them the value of saving. Unfortunately, regulations designed to prevent serious crimes can make the process unnecessarily difficult,” says Mrs McKee.
Tags: Nicole McKee Minister bank accounts children regulations reforms banks New Zealanders red tapeKiwi Red Tape Woes: Outdated Probate Threshold Causes Delays in Estate Administration
2 months ago | 598 viewsRegulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have to go through the tedious legal process that is probate, while they are mourning,” Mr Seymour says.
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