Payments NZ Board progresses independent governance review

Payments NZ is undertaking an independent governance review to assess whether its governance arrangements remain fit for purpose and continue to support the evolving needs of Aotearoa New Zealand's payments ecosystem.

Read more   27 Jul 2026

Submission on the payment services regulation

Payments NZ has submitted feedback to MBIE on its payment services regulation discussion document. We highlight the need for a clearer, more coordinated framework for payment service providers to reduce complexity and support trust.

Read more   6 Jul 2026

Consultation feedback on the EFTPOS Device Lifecycle Framework

Payments NZ has published a summary of industry feedback on proposed updates to the EFTPOS device lifecycle framework, highlighting broad support alongside differing views on how lifecycle settings should be applied in practice.

Read more   29 Jun 2026

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  • Behind every payment is a system of trust

    Payments only work when trust exists. This Payments NZ insight paper explores why trust is critical infrastructure, underpinning resilience, interoperability, open banking and payments modernisation.

    Read more   22 Jun 2026
  • Submission on MBIE consultation on delegation requirements and professional trust accounts in regulated open banking

    Payments NZ has submitted feedback to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Hīkina Whakatutuki (MBIE) on its consultation on delegation requirements and the treatment of professional trust accounts in regulated open banking.

    Read more   19 Jun 2026
  • Submission on Petition of Benjamin Sims

    Payments NZ has responded to the Petitions Committee regarding Benjamin Sims’ petition for automatic blocks on age-restricted goods purchases by under-18s.

    Read more   19 Jun 2026