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Viridian Withdraws Application To Acquire Metro Performance Glass
Monday, 20 October 2025, 6:34 pm | Commerce Commission
Viridian and Metro are involved in the processing and installation of glass across New Zealand, with plants in both Auckland and Christchurch. More >>
HelloFresh Guilty Of Misleading Subscriptions
Friday, 17 October 2025, 4:23 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Deputy Chair Anne Callinan says the case highlights growing concerns around subscription-based services. More >>
Mobile Providers Deliver Clearer Coverage Maps And Exit Rights For Consumers
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 10:56 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission’s Retail Service Quality Manager Andrew Young said the industry has responded positively to Commission guidelines issued last year, with providers now standardising their coverage maps and offering stronger protections for consumers. More >>
Aramex And GoSweetSpot Settle Civil Proceedings For Cartel Conduct Brought By Commerce Commission
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 11:54 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission and each of Aramex and GoSweetSpot have agreed settlements to resolve the separate proceedings. A penalty hearing will be scheduled for each shortly. More >>
Bricklayers Given Warnings After Commerce Commission Investigation Into Suspected Cartel Conduct
Monday, 6 October 2025, 11:16 am | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission chairman Dr John Small says such discussions, particularly when specific pricing is disclosed, can lead to cover pricing, which is a form of bid-rigging. More >>
ComCom Action Halts Car Seat Sales At PD Mart Over Safety Concerns
Friday, 3 October 2025, 11:35 am | Commerce Commission
Competition, Fair Trading, and Credit General Manager Vanessa Horne says when safety is at risk, the Commission acts swiftly and decisively to protect consumers using the tools it has available. More >>
Commission Issues Draft Determination Proposing Authorisation Of Gentailers’ Application
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 9:52 am | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Associate Commissioner Nathan Strong says the proposed arrangements provide Genesis with an economic incentive to maintain Rankine Unit 2, a gas/coal-fired unit at Huntly Power Station, for use as ‘dry year cover’. More >>
Statement Of Issues Released For Kegstar’s Proposed Acquisition Of Konvoy
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 3:35 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission was scheduled to make a decision by 19 September 2025, however an extension of time has been agreed between the Commission and Kegstar. More >>
Commerce Commission Alleges Cartel Activity Involving Significant Players In Christchurch Real Estate Market
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 11:46 am | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small says because the franchisees competed with each other for customers, entering into agreements that affected the prices they charged customers - including commission rates - constitutes alleged cartel conduct ... More >>
Commerce Commission Welcomes Enhanced Focus On Competition
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 9:41 am | Commerce Commission
“The changes will allow us to accelerate and deepen the direction we are taking to enhancecompetition in the economy, and improve choice and quality for New Zealanders,” says DrJohn Small, Chair of the Commerce Commission. More >>
New Zealand Banking Association Seeks Authorisation To Collectively Negotiate Over Cash-In-Transit Services
Monday, 15 September 2025, 9:07 am | Commerce Commission
CIT services include the transport, management and processing of bulk cash for banks, the public sector, financial institutions and retail customers, as well as the replenishment of ATMs and bulk cash storage and management. More >>
ComCom Takes CityFitness To Court For Fees That Didn’t Work Out
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:04 am | Commerce Commission
Competition, Fair Trading, and Credit General Manager Vanessa Horne says businesses should not exclude compulsory fees from their advertised prices, as it goes against consumers’ right to accurate pricing. More >>
ComCom Action Results In $2.25 Million Penalty For Jetstar After Misleading Kiwi Consumers
Monday, 1 September 2025, 11:34 am | Commerce Commission
“Jetstar’s conduct was serious, widespread and deserving of one of the biggest penalties ever imposed under the Fair Trading Act,” says Vanessa Horne, Commerce Commission General Manager, Competition, Fair Trading and Credit More >>
Commission Files Proceedings Against Westpac For Alleged CCCFA Breaches
Monday, 25 August 2025, 9:26 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission believes Westpac failed to invest in adequate systems and processes to ensure it complied with its CCCFA obligations. More >>
ComCom Recommends Deregulation Of Rural Copper Network
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10:14 am | Commerce Commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says that technology has transformed rural connectivity over the past two decades and copper regulation is no longer necessary to promote competition. More >>
Altano New Zealand Withdraws Application To Acquire Matamata Veterinary Services
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:18 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission had agreed with Altano an extension until 22 August 2025 by which to make a decision. More >>
Kmart Investigated And Warned By ComCom For Greenwashing Advertising
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 8:48 am | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Competition, Fair Trading, and Credit General Manager, Vanessa Horne says greenwashing is a real concern as well-intentioned consumers are led to believe products are more environmentally friendly than they actually are. More >>
Statement Of Issues Released For Viridian’s Proposed Acquisition Of Metro Performance Glass
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:37 pm | Commerce Commission
The Statement of Issues outlines the Commission’s potential competition issues with the acquisition following its initial investigation. More >>
Genesis, Contact, Meridian, And Mercury Seek Authorisation For Strategic Energy Reserve Huntly Firming Option
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 4:20 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on the likely benefits and detriments of the proposed arrangements, including any likely competitive effects. More >>
ComCom Report Highlights Geographic Inequities In Groceries
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 10:12 am | Commerce Commission
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says this report shows there is some progress, but many of the issues already identified continue to stifle significant improvement in competition. More >>
