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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi met with the Takata airbag oversight group at its first meeting in Wellington last night.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi told Parliament that he intends for market studies powers to be in place by the end of the year.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi is encouraging public feedback on proposed regulations that will make it easier for consumers to understand the whole picture when receiving financial advice.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says tomorrow’s dawn ceremony to commemorate 50 years since the Wahine disaster will be a poignant occasion, and a highly personal memorial for those affected by the tragedy.

  • Hon Phil Twyford
  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Transport

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says tomorrow’s dawn ceremony to commemorate 50 years since the Wahine disaster will be a poignant occasion, and a highly personal memorial for those affected by the tragedy.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

50,000 vehicles with Alpha-type Takata airbags are subject to a compulsory recall after Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi today acted to protect New Zealand drivers and passengers from the unsafe airbags.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

New legislation introduced to Parliament today will ensure New Zealand consumers get fair and appropriate treatment by encouraging competitive markets and honest business, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

KiwiSaver providers disclosing in dollars the total fees charged to their investors is a step forward for Kiwis towards achieving the best retirement savings, Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi says.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi says he expects to learn a lot from today’s visit to Christchurch, as he seeks feedback from the region on how Civil Defence Emergency Management can be improved to better serve New Zealanders in the future.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says the reopening today of the Waitangi Wharf by Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Tracy Martin is a milestone that will improve the resilience of the Chatham Islands to natural disasters and other emergencies.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Stakeholder feedback has confirmed that predatory practices, irresponsible lending and unacceptable debt collection practices are still impacting on vulnerable New Zealanders.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed the beginning of public consultation on a new code of conduct for financial advice.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today released the terms of reference for a review of New Zealand insurance contract law.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Commerce and Consumer Affairs priorities will be discussed at key meetings to be undertaken while Hon Kris Faafoi is in Sydney at the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum in Australia tomorrow (Friday).

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

The Government today paved the way for the 168,000 New Zealanders with print disabilities to have greater access to copyright works in accessible formats, including Braille and large print.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Civil Defence Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is travelling to the South Island today to see the effects of former Cyclone Gita and discuss recovery with local mayors and officials.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Consumers and business will benefit from legislation introduced to Parliament today which will make it a criminal offence to engage in cartel conduct.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Two of the nine government-appointed KiwiSaver default providers have decreased their fees in response to the review of fees charged.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has spent the day on the West Coast of the South Island, visiting communities affected by the ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi storm that lashed New Zealand last week.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

The government is providing $676,000 to replace water reservoirs and incoming pipes in Kaikōura district damaged in the 14 November 2016 earthquake, Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has acknowledged the efforts of authorities and the communities responding to the storm and fire events that swept many parts of the country this week.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is taking an unprecedented step to get button battery manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer for New Zealand consumers.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi announced today that the Government will contribute $15,000 to the Hauraki District Council Kaiaua Coast Disaster Relief Fund.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi today met with representatives from across Parliament to discuss the Government response to the report into how New Zealand responds to natural disasters and emergencies.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Civil Defence