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Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on a revised standard for testing and decontaminating methamphetamine-affected properties. DZ 8510:2026 aims to support practical, evidence-based work; the consultation explicitly excludes the rental-property regulations and their testing levels.
Closes in 30 days · 7 December 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
Standards New Zealand is consulting on six proposed adoptions of international electrical-equipment safety publications and one local tumble-dryer amendment. The package covers cleaners, masonry saws, pruners, edgers, food-waste disposers, UV water-treatment appliances and tumble dryers.
Closes in 34 days · 11 December 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
Standards New Zealand is seeking comments on additional safety requirements for heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. This round covers only the new, non-underlined text in draft amendment DR 26035; previously reviewed underlined text is outside its scope.
Closes in 34 days · 11 December 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on reforms to improve electricity distribution business efficiency and support future electricity needs, including collaboration, regulation and governance changes.
Closed 38 days ago · 30 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on a draft notice that would require asbestos testing before most consumer toys, decorative, artistic and craft products containing sand can be imported or supplied.
Closed 43 days ago · 25 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on a proposed methodology for rapid building assessments after hazard events, including minimum health and safety requirements and a consistent assessment approach.
Closed 47 days ago · 21 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is seeking views on New Zealand's priorities for capital-market reform and eight targeted regulatory areas, including disclosure, liability, investment settings and market innovation.
Closed 74 days ago · 25 August 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on proposed changes to NZS 3604, the standard commonly used for timber-framed houses and small buildings.
Closed 74 days ago · 25 August 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is asking people about their experiences with employment disputes and the government-supported dispute resolution system.
Closed 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on whether electricity market participants should face a new reliability obligation to help manage dry-year electricity risk.
Closed 109 days ago · 21 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is consulting on the future of the NZ Relay Service, which supports accessible phone and video communication.
Closed 110 days ago · 20 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
MBIE is asking whether New Zealand's rules for payment services are clear, fit for purpose and able to support a competitive payments market.
Closed 127 days ago · 3 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
