Fair Trading
The Fair Trading Act prohibits false and misleading consumer information.
Of special interest
- New resources for schools
- Find out about the Fair Trading Act
- Develop a compliance programme
- Fact sheets
- Consumer Law Reform submission
Consumer Credit
Fees on credit contracts must be reasonable and fully disclosed to consumers.
Of special interest
- Canterbury earthquake: hardship provisions for credit payments available
- Draft guidelines for credit fees
- Fact sheets
Business Competition
Consumers benefit from efficient markets with the result that goods and services are provided at competitive prices.
Of special interest
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Anti-competitive conduct
- Cartel leniency policy
- Avoiding illegal agreements
- Fact sheets
Regulated Industries
Through a range of regulatory tools, the Commission promotes competitive outcomes in markets where competition is not possible
The Commission
The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition enforcement and regulatory agency.
Of special interest
