News and updates
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Commerce Commission.
12 Mar 2026
ComCom investigating potential pyramid scheme operating throughout New Zealand
The Commerce Commission is investigating a potential pyramid scheme operating in various communities throughout New Zealand and warning consumers to be wary of money-making opportunities that are “too good to be true”.
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12 Mar 2026
Opening address by Dr John Small at the PINCCER Conference 2026
On 11 March 2026, our Chair Dr John Small delivered an opening address at the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic regulators (PINCCER) Conference, hosted by the Commerce Commission in Auckland.
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12 Mar 2026
Commission ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies amid market pressures
The Commerce Commission is increasing its monitoring and scrutiny of petrol pump prices in response to higher and more volatile global wholesale prices, and will not hesitate to call out unjustified price increases at the pump.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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24 Feb 2026
Joint open letter calls for efficient solutions to growing networks
Electricity sector regulators are calling for distributors to actively consider non-network solutions and support their use where they improve network efficiency and reduce costs.
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24 Feb 2026
Economic regulatory rules for local water service providers
The Commerce Commission has finalised new information disclosure rules for local councils and water organisations that deliver water supply and wastewater services.
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23 Feb 2026
Lender issued loans without registration, ComCom trying to reach borrowers
Ilaisaane Malupo, trading as Nane Easy Loan Finance Services NZ (Nane Loans), has admitted providing personal loans illegally to members of the Tongan community in South Auckland.
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