3 July, 2009
Frankel, Sumpter reappointed to Copyright Tribunal
Professor Susy Frankel and Paul Sumpter have been reappointed to the Copyright Tribunal for a further five years, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Associated Ministers
- Simon Power - Minister
- Rodney Hide - Associate Minister
1 July, 2009
Disclosure regulations for financial advisers
A discussion document on disclosure regulations for financial advisers has been released for public comment, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>25 June, 2009
Where Franchising Fits in New Zealand’s Regulatory Framework
Thank you for inviting me here to this important forum to speak on an issue that has attracted some attention recently: how we regulate franchising in New Zealand.
Read full speech >>18 June, 2009
Commerce Commission appointments announced
Susan Begg and Patrick Duignan have been appointed to the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power and Associate Commerce Minister Rodney Hide announced today.
Read full release >>18 June, 2009
NZ joins Australian regulatory reform group
New Zealand has taken up the invitation of the Australian Government to join the Business Regulation and Competition Working Group (BRCWG), Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>12 June, 2009
Current franchising regulations adequate
A review of New Zealand’s franchising regulations has found that the system is robust and adequately meets the demands of the industry, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Government to reform state sector procurement
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Government’s proposed reform of state sector procurement practice and policies.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Opening Address Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply's 3rd Strategic Procurement Forum
Good morning and thank you Jonathan for inviting me to open today’s proceedings.
Read full speech >>5 June, 2009
Commerce Commission Moving Forward
Associate Minister of Commerce Rodney Hide welcomes the steps the Commerce Commission is taking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its enforcement and regulatory functions.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Additional $11.7m for financial adviser watchdog
An additional $11.7 million has been allocated to further strengthen New Zealand's financial regulations over the next four years.
Read full release >>22 May, 2009
Trans-Tasman regularisation of insolvency laws
Commerce Minister Simon Power's speech to Insolvency Practitioners Forum, Kensington Swan, Auckland
Read full speech >>22 May, 2009
Speech to branches of the Institute of Financial Advisors
Speech to branches of the Institute of Financial Advisers
Read full speech >>15 May, 2009
Minister calls for submissions on anti-counterfeiting agreement
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, is calling for submissions on a range of intellectual property proposals that may be considered during ongoing discussions around the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
Commissioner for Financial Advisers appointed
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, has today announced the appointment of Annabel Cotton to the position of Commissioner for Financial Advisers for a period of up to 12 months.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
Keynote Opening Address to INFINZ Debt Capital Markets Forum 2009
Good morning and thank you for the welcome and introduction. Thank you also for the opportunity to open this valuable forum.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
Patents Bill updates intellectual property regime
A bill that updates important aspects of New Zealand's intellectually property regime passed its first reading in Parliament last night and was sent to select committee.
Read full release >>30 April, 2009
Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals NZ Inc Awards
Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals NZ Inc Awards Sky City, Auckland
Read full speech >>30 April, 2009
Speech to NZX Annual Meeting
I want to talk about two issues: My vision for New Zealand’s capital markets, and the role of government in those markets. I will do this with the global financial crisis as a backdrop.
Read full speech >>28 April, 2009
Intellectual Property Design Competition prize-giving
Speech notes for Commerce Minister Simon Power at the Intellectual Property Design Competition prize-giving, Hutt International Boys School, Upper Hutt
Read full speech >>16 April, 2009
Securities Regulation changes out for consultation
A discussion document proposing changes aiming to reduce compliance costs, improve flexibility for issuers and disclosure to investors has been released, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>8 April, 2009
Anti-counterfeiting bill passes first reading
A bill aimed at cracking down on the importation and sale of counterfeit goods and pirated works passed its first reading in Parliament last night and was sent to select committee.
Read full release >>3 April, 2009
Minister welcomes changes to NZX listing rules
Commerce Minister Simon Power welcomes proposed changes to the NZSX/NZDX and NZAX listing rules, announced today.
Read full release >>2 April, 2009
Commerce Commission appointments confirmed
The appointments to the Commerce Commission of Dr Mark Berry as the new Chair and Anita Mazzoleni as a member have been confirmed, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>25 March, 2009
Government review to include corporate trustees
Issues raised in a recent Companies Office report about the role of corporate trustees in failed finance companies are to be addressed as part of a significant review into the Securities Act, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>24 March, 2009
Mary Holm joins Capital Market Development Taskforce
Investment writer and commentator Mary Holm has joined the Capital Market Development Taskforce, Commerce Minister Simon Power and taskforce chair Rob Cameron announced today.
Read full release >>23 March, 2009
Government to amend Section 92A
Cabinet today decided that section 92A of the Copyright Act 1994 will not come into force on 27 March as scheduled, but will be amended to address areas of concern, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>18 March, 2009
Australia-New Zealand Insolvency Law Program
Senator Nick Sherry, Australian Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law and the Hon Simon Power, New Zealand Minister of Commerce, met today in Canberra and agreed that both countries would immediately commence work to enhance trans-Tasman crossborder insolvency arrangements.
Read full release >>16 March, 2009
Single Economic Market discussions in Australia
Commerce and Justice Minister Simon Power travels to Australia tomorrow to meet federal and state Ministers for discussions on a range of commerce and justice issues.
Read full release >>16 March, 2009
Berry recommended as Commerce Commission Chair
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, said today he will recommend to the Governor-General that Dr Mark Berry be appointed as the new Chair of the Commerce Commission.
Read full release >>16 March, 2009
Rebstock steps down from Commerce Commission
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, has announced that Paula Rebstock is stepping down as Chair of the Commerce Commission.
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