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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Annual Report 2024-25

We’ve published our Annual Report highlighting our key activities, progress against our strategic priorities and impact over the past 12 months.
Merger reform updates

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Stable pricing approach for gas pipelines

We’ve released a draft decision on the revenue limits and quality standards for regulated gas pipeline businesses for the five-year period starting 1 October 2026.
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Latest news

18 Feb 2026

HouseSmile fined $60,000 by District Court after taking advantage of elderly woman suffering from dementia

Tech Vault Enterprises Ltd, trading as HouseSmile, has been fined $60,000 for unconscionable conduct that involved repeated unsolicited sales calls to an elderly woman suffering from dementia.
13 Feb 2026

Commission considering stronger economic regulation of Wellington’s water services

The Commerce Commission is assessing whether stronger regulatory measures are warranted for Wellington’s water services, following concerns with Wellington Water’s performance.
12 Feb 2026

Commission releases first profitability report for regulated fibre providers

The Commerce Commission has published its first report on how profitable New Zealand’s regulated fibre companies are, finding varying profitability across the providers which needs ongoing monitoring.
05 Feb 2026

SoI released for Rafting JV Co's application to acquire three Rotorua rafting operators

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from Rafting JV Co seeking clearance to acquire the rafting and sledging assets of Rotorua Rafting, Kaitiaki Adventures and Kaituna Cascades.