Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission
Making New Zealanders better off because markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident market participants.
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Strong scrutiny of water providers
We're stepping up oversight of major water providers as investment in critical infrastructure ramps up. We're also using our regulatory toolkit to ensure providers invest wisely, remain accountable, and deliver better outcomes for consumers.
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State of Competition report released
Our first State of Competition report reveals a mixed picture, with competition remaining broadly stable overall but with growing pressures in other parts of the economy.
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Product safety guidance for businesses
We have published new videos to help businesses understand their obligations under product safety regulations and standards for children's toys, high-strength magnets, children's nightwear and hot water bottles.
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Enforcement and compliance priorities
We've published our enforcement and compliance priorities for the year ahead. These set out the key behaviours and practices we’ll focus on to strengthen competition and improve value and choice for New Zealanders.
Latest news
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10 Sep 2026
Statement of Issues released for JPT to acquire T&G Fresh
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from J&P Turner Limited (JPT) seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate, to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Turners & Growers Fresh Limited (T&G Fresh). -
31 Aug 2026
Innovation project explores how electricity distributors can unlock more value
As solar panels, home batteries and electric vehicles become more common, electricity distribution networks are facing new opportunities and challenges. -
27 Aug 2026
Commission to issue SoI on JPT’s proposed acquisition of T&G Fresh
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Issues relating to the application from J&P Turner Limited (JPT) seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate, to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Turners & Growers Fresh Limited (T&G Fresh). -
25 Aug 2026
Commission confirms updates to fibre rules to support future investment
The Commerce Commission has confirmed a series of targeted updates to New Zealand's fibre settings.
Latest publications
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Open letter – Local lines networks – achieving better outcomes for consumers now and in the futurePDF - 256 KB | Published on 10 September 2026
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J&P Turner and T&G Fresh Statement of Issues – 10 September 2026PDF - 773 KB | Published on 10 September 2026
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Enable – Submission on fibre input methodologies issues paper – Tranche 2 – 1 September 2026PDF - 413 KB | Published on 8 September 2026
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Tuatahi First Fibre – Submission on fibre input methodologies issues paper – Tranche 2 – 1 September 2026PDF - 159 KB | Published on 8 September 2026
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Chorus – Submission on fibre input methodologies issues paper – Tranche 2 – 1 September 2026PDF - 329 KB | Published on 8 September 2026