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Registers, evidence, regulator reports, incident notices and retention.
Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026
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Animal Products Act 1999
1999 No 93
PriorityIn force11 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
2009 No 35
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Finance, Payments & SecurityRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceRecords, Reporting & Notifications
Main lawNew Zealand
Customs and Excise Act 2018
2018 No 4
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Regulatory ComplianceFood & Product ComplianceRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
KiwiSaver Act 2006
2006 No 40
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Employment & WorkplaceFinance, Payments & SecurityWages, Leave & PayrollDirectors' Duties & GovernanceRecords, Reporting & Notifications
Main lawNew Zealand
Minimum Wage Act 1983
1983 No 115
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Employment & WorkplaceWages, Leave & PayrollRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsPayroll Deductions & Minimum Standards
Main lawNew Zealand
Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003
2003 No 12
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Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010
2010 No 115
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Regulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & Notifications
Main lawNew Zealand
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
1990 No 108
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Regulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteHospitality, Alcohol & GamblingStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Waste Minimisation Act 2008
2008 No 89
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Environment, Waste & PollutionRegulatory ComplianceRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Wine Act 2003
2003 No 114
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Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Civil Aviation Act 2023
2023 No 10
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Regulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsInsurance Policies & ClaimsHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsTransport, Shipping & LogisticsHospitality, Alcohol & GamblingStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Disputes Tribunal Act 1988
1988 No 110
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Contracts & CommercialRegulatory ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsInsurance Policies & ClaimsConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
Psychoactive Substances Act 2013
2013 No 53
PriorityIn force12 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Auctioneers Act 2013
2013 No 148
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Organic Products and Production Act 2023
2023 No 14
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Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Road User Charges Act 2012
2012 No 1
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Finance, Payments & SecurityRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsTransport, Shipping & Logistics
Main lawNew Zealand
Trusts Act 2019
2019 No 38
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Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & Payments
Main lawNew Zealand
Grocery Industry Competition Act 2023
2023 No 31
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Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceCompetition, Cartels & Market ConductRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesStandards, Accreditation & CertificationConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
Financial Reporting Act 2013
2013 No 101
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Companies & StartupsRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLiquidation & RestructuringRecords, Reporting & NotificationsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Overseas Investment Act 2005
2005 No 82
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Finance, Payments & SecurityRegulatory ComplianceRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Arms Act 1983
1983 No 44
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Regulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsCharities, Clubs & Member GovernanceImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsTelecommunications, Media & ContentStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Building Research Levy Act 1969
1969 No 23
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Construction & TradesRegulatory ComplianceRestraints, Confidentiality & Trade SecretsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsCharities, Clubs & Member GovernanceConstruction Contracts & Payment
Main lawNew Zealand
Fast-track Approvals Act 2024
2024 No 56
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Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceRestraints, Confidentiality & Trade SecretsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsEnvironmental Consents & WasteTelecommunications, Media & Content
Main lawNew Zealand
Gas Act 1992
1992 No 124
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Regulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyRecords, Reporting & NotificationsFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsTelecommunications, Media & ContentStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Insolvency (Cross-border) Act 2006
2006 No 57
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Insolvency & RestructuringRegulatory ComplianceLiquidation & RestructuringDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & Remedies
Main lawNew Zealand
Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023
2023 No 1
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Finance, Payments & SecurityRegulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsInsurance Policies & ClaimsNatural Hazards, Climate & Resilience
Main lawNew Zealand
Postal Services Act 1998
1998 No 2
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & Notifications
Main lawNew Zealand
Venture Capital Fund Act 2019
2019 No 76
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Companies & StartupsRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Insurance Intermediaries Act 1994
1994 No 41
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Finance, Payments & SecurityRegulatory ComplianceLiquidation & RestructuringLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsInsurance Policies & ClaimsTelecommunications, Media & Content
Main lawNew Zealand
Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
1993 No 94
PriorityIn force9 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsTelecommunications, Media & Content
Main lawNew Zealand
Financial Markets Authority Act 2011
2011 No 5
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceRestraints, Confidentiality & Trade SecretsDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Wildlife Act 1953
1953 No 31
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Environment, Waste & PollutionRegulatory ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesTransport, Shipping & LogisticsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Water Services Act 2021
2021 No 36
PriorityIn force12 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & CertificationConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
Health Act 1956
1956 No 65
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsEnvironmental Consents & WasteHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
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