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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 >>
Commission Grants Clearance For Beijer Ref To Acquire Refspecs
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 3:24 pm | Commerce Commission
Committee Convenor Dr Derek Johnston said that the Commission was satisfied that the acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market. More >>
ComCom Proposes New Interchange Fee Caps To Save Businesses $40million
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 8:35 am | Commerce Commission
New Zealand businesses currently pay approximately $125m each year in interchange fees to accept Mastercard and Visa commercial credit cards. More >>
ComCom To Take BP To Court Over Pricing Errors And Discounts
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 8:27 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission will be filing charges against BP Oil New Zealand Ltd (BP) under the Fair Trading Act for allegations the company failed to give customers discounts they were entitled to, & charged wrong prices at BP Connect Service Stations. More >>
Commission Ready To Deliver Seamless Transition Of CCCFA Functions To FMA
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 2:51 pm | Commerce Commission
“Combined, their expertise, relationships, and commitment to consumer protection have shaped the credit landscape and supported fairer outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Ms Bartlett. More >>
ComCom Releases State Of Grocery Competition Report
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 10:06 am | Commerce Commission
The reports confirm what many Kiwi shoppers are feeling at the checkout – reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says. More >>
Unregistered Lender Gets Two-Year Ban After Targeting Vulnerable Borrowers
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 5:55 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Head of Credit Investigations and Compliance Simon Anderson says the Commission will hold unregistered lenders to account and ensure they operate within the law. More >>
NZ Gynaecology Assoc Seeks Authorisation & Interim Authorisation To Engage In Collective Bargaining With Southern Cross
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:30 pm | Commerce Commission
The statutory deadline for making a determination on this authorisation is 22 October 2026. More >>
ComCom Authorises New Zealand Banking Association To Collectively Negotiate With Armourguard
Friday, 15 May 2026, 12:31 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission is aware that there could be some detriment relating to the risk of coordination between the banks. More >>
Zoetis Seeks Clearance To Acquire Animal Genomics Business Of Neogen
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 2:17 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 >>
Commission Publishes Baseline Research Report On The State Of Competition In New Zealand
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:08 pm | Commerce Commission
The report draws on a detailed analysis of 22 years (2001-23) of Stats NZ data from individual businesses to establish baseline competition measures for future monitoring. More >>
Commission Grants Clearance For The Merger Of NPD And Gull
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:54 pm | Commerce Commission
Dr Small adds that the Commission’s investigation indicated the merged entity will be constrained in the retail and wholesale supply of fuel by the presence of other competitors, including the majors, as well as independent fuel suppliers. More >>
HP New Zealand Seeks Reauthorisation For Resale Price Maintenance
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:27 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission previously authorised this arrangement in August 2021 for five years, and this authorisation is due to expire on 31 August 2026. More >>
Business Owner Admits Contempt Of Court, Safety Advisory Issued To Former Customers
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:39 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission General Manager, Competition, Fair Trading and Credit Rebecca McAtamney says the outcome is a reminder to businesses and directors that the Commission expects compliance with such arrangements. More >>
Statement Of Unresolved Issues Released For Rafting JV Co's Proposed Acquisition Of Three Rotorua Rafting Operators
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:37 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission is currently scheduled to make a decision on the application by 18 June 2026. More >>
