20th May 2022 Regulation / SupermarketsThe government has started its reform of the grocery sector by introducing urgent Budget night legislation to stop major supermarkets blocking competitors from accessing land for new stores.
9th May 2022 Emissions / RegulationClimate Change Minister James Shaw has unveiled New Zealand’s first three emissions budgets, calling them “another milestone on the journey toward a zero-carbon future”.
14th March 2022 Alcohol / RegulationThe Waitangi Tribunal has been asked to consider whether the Crown is failing Māori on alcohol, as part of evidence being heard this week.
25th February 2022 Regulation / VMSNew Zealand Health Products says regulatory reform is needed to fix “badly broken dietary supplement rules.”
9th February 2022 Aquaculture / RegulationThe government has cited New Zealand King Salmon’s difficulties to illustrate that the RMA needs reform.
24th September 2021 Fishing / RegulationHoki, blue cod, hapuku and bass are among the fish species to have their catch limits reduced in new rules announced today. The changes affect 15 fish stocks around the country MORE »
17th September 2021 Packaging / RegulationRegulated product stewardship of plastic packaging, exploring compostable packaging options, and a potential container return scheme are part of the government’s new national plastics plan.
24th August 2021 Imports / RegulationBiosecurity New Zealand has called for comments on a proposed change to the import health standard for importing grain and seeds for consumption, feed, or processing.
10th August 2021 NZFGC / RegulationNew Zealand Food & Grocery Council has submitted comments of the regulatory redesign of Animal Products and Wine Regulations respectively.
28th June 2021 Health / RegulationThe UK government has released more detail around its plans to ban online adverts of unhealthy food and restrict advertising on TV until after 9pm.
3rd June 2021 RegulationNew whitebaiting rules will help preserve stocks of the delicacy, says acting conservation minister Ayesha Verrall.
31st May 2021 EDNZ / RegulationNZ’s strict controls are a double-edged sword for global food companies looking to invest, says Gelita.
25th May 2021 Employment / RegulationThe government has passed the Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill, doubling employees’ minimum sick leave entitlement to 10 days each year.
14th May 2021 Health / RegulationThe British government plans to ban online adverts of unhealthy food and restrict advertising on TV until after 9pm.
18th December 2020 RegulationThe industry body aired its frustrations at a committee meeting on Thursday.
11th December 2020 RegulationFrom January, Auckland council Food Act registrations must be renewed before they expire
18th November 2020 RegulationHarrington’s Smallgoods is urging the Government to make country-of-origin labelling a priority.
