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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 >>
Statement Of Issues Released For Zoetis’ Proposed Acquisition Of Neogen
Monday, 27 July 2026, 4:04 pm | Commerce Commission
The Statement of Issues outlines the Commission’s potential competition issues with the acquisition following its initial investigation. More >>
Commission To Issue Statement Of Issues On Zoetis’s Proposed Acquisition Of Neogen’s Animal Genomics Business
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:29 pm | Commerce Commission
The Statement of Issues is not a final decision and does not mean that the Commission intends to decline or clear the application. More >>
Commission Issues Draft Determination Proposing Authorisation Of HPNZ Application To Engage In Resale Price Maintenance
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 1:25 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small says: “We currently consider it is appropriate to authorise the conduct as the proposed arrangement is likely to have no real detriments and some small benefits.” More >>
Supermarket Charges On Suppliers Harming Grocery Competition
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:09 am | Commerce Commission
There are rules under the Grocery Industry Competition Act that specify what supermarkets can charge suppliers for and rules that they treat suppliers in good faith. More >>
Statement Of Preliminary Issues Released For JPT Application To Acquire T&G Fresh
Monday, 6 July 2026, 5:50 pm | Commerce Commission
The statement outlines the key competition issues that the Commission considers important in deciding whether to grant clearance to the proposed acquisition. More >>
JPT Seeks Clearance To Acquire T&G Fresh
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 5:53 pm | Commerce Commission
JPT and T&G Fresh are both wholesale suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables in New Zealand. More >>
Commerce Commission Grants Clearance For Godfrey Hirst’s Proposed Acquisition Of Bremworth
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:44 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to Mohawk Industries, Inc. for it, or any interconnected body corporate of Mohawk, to acquire 100% of the shares of Bremworth Limited. In New Zealand, one of Mohawk’s interconnected bodies corporate ... More >>
$90m Back To Kiwi Households And Other Wins From 20 Years Of CCCFA Enforcement
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 8:47 am | Commerce Commission
“The CCCFA has been a significant function at the Commission for the past 20 years and these settlements bookend a successful portfolio of enforcement,” Commerce Commission Deputy Chair Anne Callinan says. More >>
Telecommunications Market Enters New Phase Of Change As Technology Reshapes Competition
Monday, 29 June 2026, 8:26 am | Commerce Commission
The report highlights the strengths of the sector and the technological changes reshaping it, Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says. More >>
ANZCO Seeks Clearance To Acquire Greenlea
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:55 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on the likely competitive effects of the proposed acquisition. More >>
Commission Grants Clearance For Rafting JV Co To Acquire Rafting, Sledging Assets Of Three Rafting Companies
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:27 pm | Commerce Commission
In reaching its decision, the Commission considered the potential impact of the proposed acquisition on competition in the differentiated market for adventure tourism activities in Rotorua. More >>
Cook Strait Cable Investment To Keep NZ’s Electricity Reliable Into The Future
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:37 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission is satisfied the investment meets the multiple stringent regulatory tests and is in the long-term interests of electricity consumers. More >>
ComCom Wants To See Fuel Price Come Down In A Fair And Timely Way
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:06 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission is encouraging anyone who believes a business has been misleading about the reason for price changes to report it via the ‘raise a concern’ function on our website. More >>
ComCom Action Sees CityFitness Fined $1.12m For Charging A Misleading ‘Transaction Fee’
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 3:38 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Deputy Chair Anne Callinan says that at the time of the conduct the company was advertising one of the cheapest memberships available at $6.99 per week. More >>
