31st August 2023 Marine / Regulation
A bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.
Better risk communication, improved hazard monitoring, and more powers for WorkSafe are among the changes.
A members’ bill to make it easier for wineries to sell samples at the cellar door has had its first reading in Parliament.
The Green Party has lodged a members’ bill to help protect marine mammals.
Hospitality 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.
The Business Payment Practices Bill, which will reduce the stress and costs to small businesses of long payment wait times, has passed its third reading.
SkyCity says the government’s decision to regulate online betting on horse racing should be extended to the fast-growing virtual casino market.
Today 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.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced several steps to introduce greater transparency around lobbying at Parliament.
Operators 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.
Commercial 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.
New 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.
Legislation to help small businesses get paid on time has passed its first reading in parliament.
Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking early feedback about two alcohol bylaws coming up for review.
The new operator requirements form part of the govt’s response to the Whakaari/White Island tragedy.
The government has introduced Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
The government has introduced a new regime to provide more transparency around B2B payments.
The government has introduced its Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill, which it says will address the environmental and social impacts of freedom camping.
New freedom camping laws will be introduced to help small communities and protect visitor destinations, says tourism minister Stuart Nash.
Measures are being taken to help businesses resolve disputes over commercial rent, says the government.