Te Komihana Tauhokohoko Commerce Commission

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New Chief Executive appointment

We have announced the appointment of our new Chief Executive, Suzanne Stew, a senior public service leader with a strong background in business, who will start in the role on 4th May.
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.
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Latest news

26 Mar 2026

ComCom issues draft determination proposing authorisation of NZBA application

The Commerce Commission has released a draft decision proposing to authorise with conditions the New Zealand Banking Association’s application for it, a group of banks and other parties, to collectively negotiate with Evergreen International LLC (Armourguard) over cash-in-transit services.
26 Mar 2026

Guidance: business collaboration in response to an emergency

The Commission appreciates that in the current environment businesses may need to work together to ensure New Zealanders get the goods and services they need.
25 Mar 2026

SoI to be issued on Beijer Ref’s proposed acquisition of RefSpecs

The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a statement of issues relating to the application from Beijer Ref Holdings Limited (Beijer Ref) to acquire 100% of the shares in Refrigeration Specialties Limited (Refspecs).
25 Mar 2026

Commerce Commission announces appointment of new Chief Executive

The Commerce Commission today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Suzanne Stew, a senior public service leader with a strong background in business, who will start in the role on 4th May.