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Energy Competition Task Force Identifies Opportunities To Improve Major Electricity Investment Decisions
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 12:49 pm | Commerce Commission
The review found that flexibility solutions were not always comprehensively assessed alongside traditional network upgrades, potentially missing opportunities to defer or reduce network expenditure. More >>
Two Foodstuffs North Island Supermarkets Fined For Repeated Pricing Errors That Misled Customers
Friday, 30 October 2026, 10:03 am | Commerce Commission
Breaches in the grocery sector remain an area of focus for the Commission, with several ongoing matters involving the country’s major supermarkets. More >>
Comhla Vet Limited Seeks Clearance To Acquire Veterinaryfirst Limited
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 4:14 pm | Commerce Commission
Both Comhla Vet and Vet First provide in-clinic veterinary services to companion animals, and on-farm veterinary services to production animals. More >>
Commerce Commission To Enforce New Safety Checks On Sand Products For Children
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 12:38 pm | Commerce Commission
The requirements are part of an Unsafe Goods (Consumer Sand Products) Notice, which will be enforced by the Commerce Commission and New Zealand Customs Service. More >>
Commission Recommends Removing Outdated Mobile Tower-Sharing Rules
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:18 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission’s review found that tower companies and mobile operators are negotiating access without regulatory intervention, and that regulation is no longer needed to support competition. More >>
Commerce Commission Cuts Commercial Card Fees To Save Businesses $40 Million A Year
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 8:59 am | Commerce Commission
Commercial credit cards make up a small share of transactions but generate a disproportionately larger share of interchange fees, which are paid for by businesses through their merchant service fees. More >>
Commission Puts Retailers On Notice: Product Safety Is Non-Negotiable
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:48 pm | Commerce Commission
General Manager, Competition and Fair Trading, Rebecca McAtamney, says consumers shouldn't have to choose between price and safety. More >>
Commission Takes Court Action To Stop Misleading Paid Online Rankings
Monday, 5 October 2026, 1:36 pm | Commerce Commission
Deputy Chair Anne Callinan said the Commission is concerned about the impact of the alleged conduct on small and medium-sized New Zealand businesses, as well as consumers who may rely on online rankings when deciding where to spend their money. More >>
Clearance Sought For 2degrees And One NZ To Form A Joint Venture To Operate Their Radio Access Network Assets
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 3:00 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission is currently scheduled to make a decision on the application by 23 November 2026. More >>
‘We’re Coming For You’: ComCom Estimates Bid-Rigging In Public Procurement Costing Kiwi Taxpayers $360 Million A Year
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:49 pm | Commerce Commission
As well as ongoing enforcement, the Commission continues to roll out an extensive outreach programme aimed at educating various sectors and businesses, including those involved in procurement. More >>
ComCom Issues Draft Determination Declining Authorisation For Gynaecologists To Collectively Negotiate
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:22 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission’s preliminary view is the proposed arrangements should not be authorised because the potential detriments of the proposed arrangements are likely to outweigh any potential benefits. More >>
Statement Of Issues Released For JPT To Acquire T&G Fresh
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 8:23 am | Commerce Commission
The Statement of Issues is not a final decision and does not mean that the Commission intends to decline or clear the merger. More >>
Commission Clears Merger Of Kimberly-Clark And Kenvue Subject To Divestment
Monday, 24 August 2026, 2:14 pm | Commerce Commission
Under the divestment undertaking, Kimberly-Clark must sell the Kenvue feminine hygiene business to a purchaser to be approved by the Commission within a specified timeframe. More >>
Commission Authorises HP New Zealand To Engage In Resale Price Maintenance
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 2:42 pm | Commerce Commission
“We are of the view that the arrangements continue to have no real detriments and some small benefits,” says Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small. More >>
Commission Grants Clearance For ANZCO To Acquire Greenlea
Monday, 17 August 2026, 3:03 pm | Commerce Commission
Chair Dr John Small says the Commission is satisfied that the acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market. More >>
Commerce Commission Tightens Oversight Of Wellington Water Provider Tiaki Wai
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 3:04 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Chair John Small said the additional regulation will help build a clearer picture of Tiaki Wai's current performance and if the money it plans to spend will deliver value for money to consumers. More >>
The TV Shop Penalised $1.104 Million After Staff Wrote Positive ‘customer’ Reviews, Misled Consumers
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 1:08 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Deputy Chair Anne Callinan says online reviews are increasingly relied on by Kiwis looking to buy products and it is unacceptable to post or manipulate them in a way that misleads people More >>
Commission Keen To Inspect Watercare’s $1.5bnayear Plans
Monday, 10 August 2026, 10:44 am | Commerce Commission
“The Commission will fully scrutinise the expanded investment programme to assess whether it is appropriately prioritised, represents efficient expenditure, & delivers long-term benefits for Aucklanders,” says Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small. More >>
Commerce Commission To Take Foodstuffs South Island To Court Alleging Far-Reaching Anti-Competitive Conduct
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 7:41 am | Commerce Commission
“The conduct we allege occurred deprives Kiwis of the best possible prices when shopping at their local supermarket and limits competition,” Commerce Commission chair Dr John Small says. More >>
Commission Begins Scrutiny Of Orion's Proposed $1.51 Billion Investment
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 1:00 pm | Commerce Commission
Associate Commissioner Nathan Strong said that while the CPP process allows an electricity lines company to seek approval for expenditure beyond standard regulatory settings, approval is not guaranteed. More >>
