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24 May, 2012

Changes build on success of KiwiSaver

Budget 2012 makes changes that will further improve KiwiSaver and lift investor confidence, Finance Minister Bill English and Commerce Minister Craig Foss say.

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13 May, 2012

IPONZ hits online registration milestone

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has congratulated the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) on its world-leading online registration system.

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1 May, 2012

New auditor regulations in force

A transitional auditor licencing scheme was welcomed by Commerce Minister Craig Foss when it came into force today.

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1 May, 2012

Minister celebrates PPSR milestone

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the 10-year anniversary of the Personal Property Securities Register.

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23 April, 2012

Discussion paper on registered charities released

Commerce Minister, Craig Foss has released a discussion paper calling for higher levels of transparency and accountability from New Zealand’s largest charities.

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13 April, 2012

Single Economic Market Outcomes progress report released

Minister of Commerce, Craig Foss met with Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Bernie Ripoll in Sydney today to discuss progress towards realising the long term vision of creating a seamless trans-Tasman business environment.

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4 April, 2012

NZ a world leader in online trade mark registration

New Zealand is a step closer to joining an international protocol that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to protect their ideas, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced today.

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30 March, 2012

Reappointment of Deputy Chairperson to Testing Laboratory Registration Council

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced the reappointment of James Hill as the Deputy Chairperson of the Testing Laboratory Registration Council.

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29 March, 2012

Government welcomes results of inquiry into finance company failures

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the findings of a Commerce Select Committee inquiry into finance company failures and says the government supports the general nature of its recommendations.

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8 March, 2012

Financial Markets Conduct Bill passes first reading

A bill that is critical to restoring investor confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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