Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission
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Rural connectivity: a market reset in motion
Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson shares his insights on how new technologies are reshaping what connectivity looks like for rural households.
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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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11 Aug 2026
The TV Shop to pay $1.104m for conduct that included misleading customers
The District Court has ordered Brand Developers Ltd, trading as The TV Shop, to pay a $1,104,000 penalty for a range of conduct, including company staff members posting positive product reviews without disclosing their affiliation with the business. -
10 Aug 2026
Commission keen to inspect Watercare’s $1.5bn a year plans
The Commerce Commission says it will closely scrutinise Watercare’s new investment plans, which were publicly announced recently. -
06 Aug 2026
ComCom takes Foodstuffs SI to court over alleged anti-competitive conduct
The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island Ltd (FSSI), alleging it implemented and enforced a widespread restriction on independently owned PAK’nSAVE stores discounting selected products. -
05 Aug 2026
Commission begins scrutiny of Orion's proposed $1.51 billion investment
The Commerce Commission has begun assessing Orion's customised price-quality path (CPP) proposal to spend more on Canterbury's electricity network.
Latest publications
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Commerce Commission v Brand Developers Ltd – Sentencing Judgment – 27 July 2026 (Re Issued 6 August 2026)PDF - 378 KB | Published on 11 August 2026
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Orion CPP Process and Issues paper – 5 August 2026PDF - 1.3 MB | Published on 11 August 2026
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Anonymous G – Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues – 5 August 2026PDF - 570 KB | Published on 10 August 2026
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Notice that Orion’s CPP application has been accepted as complete and IM compliant – 5 August 2026PDF - 261 KB | Published on 5 August 2026
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Commerce Commission v Tech Vault Enterprises Limited TA HouseSmile – Sentencing Notes – 10 February 2026PDF - 1.3 MB | Published on 5 August 2026