Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission

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Grocery suppliers – we want to hear from you

We’re seeking feedback from grocery suppliers through an anonymous survey to learn what’s changed since our 2024 survey, and how suppliers feel today.
Gift card expiry rules are changing

From 16 March, most gift cards and vouchers sold to New Zealanders must have a minimum expiry period of three years, with a few exceptions.
Information disclosure for water services

We’ve released a final decision package on the information disclosure requirements for all water supply and wastewater services providers.
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Latest news

12 Mar 2026

ComCom investigating potential pyramid scheme operating throughout New Zealand

The Commerce Commission is investigating a potential pyramid scheme operating in various communities throughout New Zealand and warning consumers to be wary of money-making opportunities that are “too good to be true”.
12 Mar 2026

Opening address by Dr John Small at the PINCCER Conference 2026

On 11 March 2026, our Chair Dr John Small delivered an opening address at the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic regulators (PINCCER) Conference, hosted by the Commerce Commission in Auckland.
12 Mar 2026

Commission ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies amid market pressures

The Commerce Commission is increasing its monitoring and scrutiny of petrol pump prices in response to higher and more volatile global wholesale prices, and will not hesitate to call out unjustified price increases at the pump.
10 Mar 2026

Draft decision on cost of capital rules for regulated infrastructure services

The Commerce Commission has released its draft decision on proposed changes to how it calculates financing costs for regulated monopoly business like major airports, electricity lines, gas pipelines and fibre service providers.