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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Rural connectivity: a market reset in motion

Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson shares his insights on how new technologies are reshaping what connectivity looks like for rural households.
State of Competition report released

Our first State of Competition report reveals a mixed picture, with competition remaining broadly stable overall but with growing pressures in other parts of the economy.
Product safety guidance for businesses

We have published new videos to help businesses understand their obligations under product safety regulations and standards for children's toys, high-strength magnets, children's nightwear and hot water bottles.
Enforcement and compliance priorities

We've published our enforcement and compliance priorities for the year ahead. These set out the key behaviours and practices we’ll focus on to strengthen competition and improve value and choice for New Zealanders.

Latest news

12 Aug 2026

Innovation project explores new ways to meet growing electricity demand

An innovation project funded through the Commerce Commission's innovation allowance is exploring lower-cost ways to meet growing electricity demand.
11 Aug 2026

The TV Shop to pay $1.104m for conduct that included misleading customers

The District Court has ordered Brand Developers Ltd, trading as The TV Shop, to pay a $1,104,000 penalty for a range of conduct, including company staff members posting positive product reviews without disclosing their affiliation with the business.
10 Aug 2026

Commission keen to inspect Watercare’s $1.5bn a year plans

The Commerce Commission says it will closely scrutinise Watercare’s new investment plans, which were publicly announced recently.
06 Aug 2026

ComCom takes Foodstuffs SI to court over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island Ltd (FSSI), alleging it implemented and enforced a widespread restriction on independently owned PAK’nSAVE stores discounting selected products.