Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission

Making New Zealanders better off because markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident market participants.

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Stronger penalties, fairer markets

Stronger penalties under the Fair Trading Act will further support our efforts to protect consumers and promote fair competition.
Grocery supply code review

We've reviewed the Grocery Supply Code to make sure it’s operating effectively to address the power imbalance between major supermarkets and small suppliers.
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Latest news

17 Nov 2025

Stronger Fair Trading Act a win for consumers and rule-abiding businesses

Ensuring New Zealand’s markets are competitive and fair is central to the Commerce Commission’s work.
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.
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.
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.