Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. -
12 Aug 2026
Commerce Commission tightens oversight of Wellington water provider Tiaki Wai
The Commerce Commission has confirmed stronger regulatory oversight for Tiaki Wai. In a final decision released today, the Commission said the new measures are designed to improve transparency, accountability, and ensure independent scrutiny of the water services provider's performance and spending. -
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.
Latest publications
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Water Services Information Disclosure (Tiaki Wai) Amendment Determination 2026 – 12 August 2026PDF - 386 KB | Published on 12 August 2026
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Tiaki Wai Economic Regulation Determination 2026 – 12 August 2026PDF - 518 KB | Published on 12 August 2026
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Tiaki Wai – Additional oversight for Tiaki Wai – Factsheet – 12 August 2026PDF - 466 KB | Published on 12 August 2026
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Economic regulation for Tiaki Wai – Final decision summary on additional information disclosure requirements – 12 August 2026PDF - 676 KB | Published on 12 August 2026
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GenoMatrix Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd – Submission on on Zoetis and Neogen Statement of Issues – 10 August 2026PDF - 140 KB | Published on 12 August 2026