Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission

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

Think a business or person isn’t complying with one of the laws we enforce?

Fuel surcharge guidance for businesses

While fuel surcharges can be a legitimate way for businesses to recover unexpected increases in fuel costs, we want to remind businesses about how to apply them fairly.
Emergency response guidance for businesses

We want to ensure businesses have simple and clear information about how they can work together to maintain the supply of goods and services during an emergency situation.
Ramping up scrutiny on fuel companies

We're increasing our monitoring and scrutiny of petrol pump prices in response to higher and more volatile global wholesale prices. Read our first report.
Competition Matters Conference 2026

Register now to hear from an exceptional line up of speakers and panellists from across government, the OECD and the business community as they unpack the big issues shaping a more competitive and prosperous future.

Latest news

07 May 2026

ComCom seeks information and performance improvements from Wellington’s water provider

As Wellington consumers prepare for a new water service provider from 1 July 2026, the Commerce Commission is proposing additional regulation to strengthen the oversight of Tiaki Wai.
05 May 2026

Business owner admits contempt of court, advisory issued to former customers

Mira Singh, the director of Aero Fire (NZ) Sales & Service Limited, has been found in contempt of court after failing to comply with court enforceable undertakings and a court order enforcing the undertakings.
05 May 2026

HP New Zealand seeks reauthorisation for resale price maintenance

The Commerce Commission has received an application from HP New Zealand (HPNZ) seeking authorisation to engage in resale price maintenance (RPM) in relation to its HP online stores and prospective HP online marketplace stores for a period of up to 10 years.
30 Apr 2026

Energy Competition Task Force powers ahead with fresh agenda

The Energy Competition Task Force (Task Force) has announced it will continue its work in 2026 with a refreshed set of priorities and a greater focus on inter-agency collaboration to address competition issues in the electricity market.