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Stronger future for the Commerce Commission

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Competition drives economic growth, innovation, and productivity, but New Zealand’s competition laws have not always delivered the outcomes they should, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...

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Opening remarks – Otago Tourism Policy School

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you, Mayor John Glover, for your opening remarks, and thank you Associate Professor Susan Houge Mackenzie for convening this...

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Kiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refunds

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Exporters are being urged to work closely with their import counterparts over possible Trump tariff refunds, following a decision by the US Supreme Court which...

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Consumer NZ upset at possible end of surcharge ban

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges. 123RF Consumer NZ says it is disappointed by news the...

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Speech to the Infrastructure NZ One Day Conference

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to be here today.  I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at...

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Online surveys to reduce burden on businesses

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Stats NZ programme to move more business surveys online is helping reduce the burden on businesses, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and Small Business and...

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Union calls for banks to let staff work from home

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel has risen sharply in the past month. 123RF Workers First Union has asked banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions to do...

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Testing for asbestos in kids’ play sand no game

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Asbestos removal is carried out. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Tucked above an unassuming safety store in Auckland, a small team is making big inroads into...