News and updates
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Commerce Commission.
14 Oct 2025
Consultation opens on rule changes to level the power playing field
The proposals have been developed by the Energy Competition Task Force and have been designed to boost competition, build confidence in the wholesale market, and ultimately give New Zealanders better access to affordable electricity.
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14 Oct 2025
Aramex and GoSweetSpot settle civil proceedings for cartel conduct brought by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has filed separate civil proceedings in the High Court against Aramex New Zealand Holdings Limited (Aramex) and Sweetspot Group Limited (GoSweetSpot) for engaging in cartel conduct.
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06 Oct 2025
Bricklayers warned after ComCom investigation into suspected cartel conduct
The Commerce Commission has issued warnings to several bricklayers operating in the Blenheim area, following an investigation into suspected cartel conduct.
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03 Oct 2025
ComCom action halts car seat sales at PD Mart over safety concerns
The Commerce Commission has issued a ‘Stop Now’ letter to PD Mart (formerly trading as Panda Mart) due to concerns about the safety of car seats sold by the retailer.
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02 Oct 2025
Spark, 2degrees and One NZ stall on billing transparency
A review of New Zealand’s biggest mobile phone service providers found it’s not as easy as it should be to make informed decisions about your phone plan and provider.
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30 Sep 2025
Commission issues draft determination proposing authorisation of Gentailers’ application for Strategic Energy Reserve Huntly Firming Option
The Commerce Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to enter and give effect to a series of agreements referred to as the Strategic Energy Reserve Huntly Firming Option.
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25 Sep 2025
Statement of Issues released for Kegstar’s proposed acquisition of Konvoy
The Commerce Commission has published a Statement of Issues relating to a clearance application from Kegstar New Zealand Limited to acquire kegs and certain associated assets from Konvoy New Zealand Limited.
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23 Sep 2025
Commerce Commission alleges cartel activity involving significant players in Christchurch real estate market
The Commerce Commission has today begun civil proceedings alleging cartel conduct in the Christchurch real estate market.
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16 Sep 2025
Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition
The Commerce Commission today welcomed the government’s announcement that it will update the Commerce Act with measures to enhance competition, including to deter creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing, and make changes to the Commission’s governance structure to support its growing role.
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15 Sep 2025
New Zealand Banking Association seeks authorisation to collectively negotiate over cash-in-transit services
The Commerce Commission has received an application from the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) on behalf of its member banks and others, seeking authorisation to collectively negotiate over cash-in-transit (CIT) services with Evergreen International NZ, LLC (Evergreen, trading as Armourguard). …
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