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Main lawNew Zealand

Retail Payment System Act 2022

2022 No 21

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Finance, Payments & SecurityDigital & Ecommerce
Main lawNew Zealand

Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007

2007 No 7

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Privacy & DataDigital & Ecommerce

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  1. New13 June 2026

    Retail payment system rules added for merchants and platforms

    Merchants and platforms should understand who controls fees, refunds, settlement timing and customer payment wording.

    Finance, Payments & SecurityDigital & Ecommerce