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.
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

02 Apr 2026

ComCom clears substation upgrade to protect power supply for central Wellington

The Commerce Commission has approved Wellington Electricity’s plan to upgrade a critical substation in central Wellington. This will reduce the risk of equipment failure and help protect power supply for homes and businesses in central Wellington.
02 Apr 2026

Co-operative Bank penalised $2.482 million for charging customers unreasonably

The High Court has imposed a $2.482 million penalty on Co-operative Bank for breaching the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA).
02 Apr 2026

Commission to issue SoUI on Godfrey Hirst’s proposed acquisition of Bremworth

The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Unresolved Issues relating to a clearance application from Mohawk Industries, Inc. seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate of Mohawk, to acquire 100% of the shares of Bremworth Limited.
01 Apr 2026

ComCom proposes go ahead for investment to replace critical Cook Strait cables

The Commerce Commission is proposing to approve Transpower’s plans to replace and expand the capacity of the ageing undersea electricity cables that connect the North and South Island electricity networks. The draft decision would see it approve a major capex allowance of $1.1386 billion.