News and updates
Keep up to date with news, updates and speeches from the Commerce Commission.
30 Apr 2026
Energy Competition Task Force powers ahead with fresh agenda
The Energy Competition Task Force (Task Force) has announced it will continue its work in 2026 with a refreshed set of priorities and a greater focus on inter-agency collaboration to address competition issues in the electricity market.
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30 Apr 2026
SoUI released for Rafting JV Co's proposed acquisition of three Rotorua rafting operators
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of unresolved Issues relating to an application from Rafting JV Co seeking clearance to acquire the rafting and sledging assets of Rotorua Rafting, Kaitiaki Adventures and Kaituna Cascades.
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23 Apr 2026
Responses to open letter on non-network solutions
The Commerce Commission, Electricity Authority and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) are now considering feedback received from electricity distributors on how they could support efficient non‑network solutions.
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23 Apr 2026
Commission declines clearance for Kegstar’s proposed acquisition of Konvoy
The Commerce Commission has declined to give clearance to Kegstar New Zealand Limited to acquire the kegs, beacons attached to those kegs or held in inventory, and the New Zealand keg records from Konvoy New Zealand Limited.
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22 Apr 2026
Guidance: businesses applying fuel surcharges
We advise businesses to regularly review their surcharges to ensure they remain accurate and justified, and to engage with us early and follow our guidance to ensure compliance with the Fair Trading Act.
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15 Apr 2026
SoUI on Rafting JV Co's proposed acquisition of three Rotorua rafting operators
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Unresolved Issues relating to a clearance application from Rafting JV Co seeking clearance to acquire three Rotorua rafting operators.
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14 Apr 2026
SoUI released for Godfrey Hirst’s proposed acquisition of Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of unresolved issues relating to an 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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02 Apr 2026
ComCom clears substation upgrade to protect power supply for central Wellington
The Commerce Commission has approved Wellington Electricity’s plan to upgrade a critical substation in central Wellington. This will reduce the risk of equipment failure and help protect power supply for homes and businesses in central Wellington.
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02 Apr 2026
Co-operative Bank penalised $2.482 million for charging customers unreasonably
The High Court has imposed a $2.482 million penalty on Co-operative Bank for breaching the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA).
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02 Apr 2026
Commission to issue SoUI on Godfrey Hirst’s proposed acquisition of Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Unresolved Issues relating to 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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