News and updates
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Commerce Commission.
13 Nov 2025
ComCom declines interim authorisation for banks to collectively negotiate
The Commission has declined New Zealand Banking Association’s application for interim authorisation for it, a group of banks and other parties including major retailers, to collectively negotiate with Evergreen International LLC (Armourguard) over cash-in-transit services.
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13 Nov 2025
Rafting JV Co seeks clearance to acquire rafting and sledging assets
The Commerce Commission has received an application from a yet to be incorporated joint venture company, referred to in the Application as Rafting JV Co, seeking clearance to acquire the rafting and sledging assets of three parties.
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29 Oct 2025
Commerce Commission releases Mergers Q&A
The Commerce Commission has today released a video Q&A with its Head of Mergers, Sam Holmes, and Mergers Committee Convener, Derek Johnston.
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28 Oct 2025
Godfrey Hirst seeks clearance to acquire Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Mohawk Industries, Inc seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate of Mohawk, to acquire 100% of the shares of Bremworth Limited.
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23 Oct 2025
ComCom cuts through confusion in telecommunications pricing
The Commerce Commission has released Product Disclosure – Price and Cost Guidelines to improve the clarity and comparability of pricing information for mobile and broadband services in New Zealand.
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23 Oct 2025
Cheating the system: Bid-rigging of roading contracts sees firm fined
Country’s first criminal prosecution for cartel conduct sees second company sentenced
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20 Oct 2025
Viridian withdraws application to acquire Metro Performance Glass
Viridian NZ BidCo Limited has formally withdrawn its application to the Commerce Commission for clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Metro Performance Glass Limited by way of a takeover offer under the Takeovers Code or scheme of arrangement under Part 15 of the Companies Act 1993.
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17 Oct 2025
HelloFresh guilty of misleading subscriptions
HelloFresh New Zealand has been fined $845,000 for misleading consumers, in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
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16 Oct 2025
Mobile providers deliver clearer coverage maps and exit rights for consumers
The Commerce Commission has welcomed steps taken by New Zealand’s three mobile network providers to improve their coverage maps and ensure clear “exit rights” when coverage falls short of expectations.
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