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New Zealand is consulting on reforms to its payment services regulatory framework, with submissions closing 3 July 2026.
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The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.
The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.
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New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.
New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.
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New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.
New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.
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The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.
The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.
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New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.
New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.
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Pursuing an acquisition can be daunting for those who don’t do it regularly. This article sets out ten ‘big picture’ tips to help you – the Purchaser – prepare for success in your next acquisition.
Pursuing an acquisition can be daunting for those who don’t do it regularly. This article sets out ten ‘big picture’ tips to help you – the Purchaser – prepare for success in your next acquisition.
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A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?
A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?
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Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.
Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.
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New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 amended to include the indirect collection of personal information.
New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 amended to include the indirect collection of personal information.
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A new Members' bill would ban some social media for users under 16 years old.
A new Members' bill would ban some social media for users under 16 years old.
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Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.
Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.
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