In addition to its more traditional responsibilities under the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts, the Commerce Commission enforces a number of sector specific regulatory regimes under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (EIR Act), the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIR Act), the Telecommunications Act 2001 and under Part 4A of the Commerce Act in relation to Electricity Lines Businesses.
Dairy Industry
The Commission’s role in relation to its responsibilities under the DIR Act.
Electricity
The Commission’s role in relation to its responsibilities under the EIR Act and under Part 4A of the Commerce Act.
Telecommunications
The Commission’s role in relation to its responsibilities under Telecommunications Act.
Gas Pipelines
The Commission’s role in relation to its responsibilities under Part 5 of the Commerce Act.
Regulatory Principles and Guidelines
The Commission’s role in developing Regulatory Principles and Guidelines to promote transparent and consistent competitive market outcomes.