Reviews & consultations

In 2018, the Overseas Investment Amendment Act changed the way overseas investments in forestry are screened under the Act. The Amendment Act also required a review of the operation and effectiveness of these changes to be initiated within two years of their taking effect.

The Treasury will report later this year on its view of the country’s long-term fiscal position.  

The Government announced on 20 March 2018 four planned changes to the Earthquake Commission (EQC) scheme.

The Government recently consulted on the proposal to establish an Independent Fiscal Institution as part of New Zealand’s fiscal policy framework, and is now considering

The Government recently consulted on a proposal to embed a focus on wellbeing in the Public Finance Act 1989 in September 2018. 

Following public consultation earlier this year, and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn, the Government has agreed to changes to the Overseas Investm

In November 2017 the Government announced it will undertake a review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989 to create a modern monetary and financial policy framework.