Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission

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Grocery suppliers – we want to hear from you

We’re seeking feedback from grocery suppliers through an anonymous survey to learn what’s changed since our 2024 survey, and how suppliers feel today.
Gift card expiry rules are changing

From 16 March, most gift cards and vouchers sold to New Zealanders must have a minimum expiry period of three years, with a few exceptions.
Information disclosure for water services

We’ve released a final decision package on the information disclosure requirements for all water supply and wastewater services providers.
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Latest news

10 Mar 2026

Draft decision on cost of capital rules for regulated infrastructure services

The Commerce Commission has released its draft decision on proposed changes to how it calculates financing costs for regulated monopoly business like major airports, electricity lines, gas pipelines and fibre service providers.
09 Mar 2026

ComCom action sees companies penalised after acquisitions lessened competition

Alderson Logistics Limited and associated company Supa Shavings (2022) Limited have been ordered by the High Court to pay a $420,000 penalty for acquisitions that substantially lessened competition in a market.
04 Mar 2026

Couriers ordered to pay $1.225 million after investigation into cartel conduct

An investigation by the Commerce Commission has resulted in courier companies Aramex and GoSweetSpot (GSS) being penalised $700,000 and $525,000, respectively, by the High Court for engaging in cartel conduct.
03 Mar 2026

Kimberly-Clark seeks clearance to acquire Kenvue

The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeking clearance for it – or a wholly-owned subsidiary – to acquire 100% of the shares in Kenvue Inc. as part of a global merger.