Government Expectations
The Government outlines its expectations of the Commission in a variety of ways including an annual letter from the Minister and Government Policy Statements.
Minister's Annual Letter of Expectations
The Minister's Letter of Expectations conveys the Minister's portfolio priorities, along with strategic priorities and performance expectations for the Commission for the upcoming financial year.
Enduring Letter of Expectations for Statutory Crown Entities
The Government sets out its expectations of all statutory Crown entities in a letter to be considered within the context of the Crown Entities Act and other relevant legislation.
Electricity Distribution Sector: Ministerial Expectations
On 18 August, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs wrote to the Commission to set out expectations for the Commission in relation to the electricity distribution sector.
Fuel: Ministerial Expectations
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs wrote to the Commission on 10 March 2026 setting out his expectations for the Commission’s regulation of fuel.
Government Policy Statements
Under S26 of the Commerce Act and S19A of the Telecommunications Act, the Commission must have regard to any economic policies of the Government that are communicated to us through a Government Policy Statement (GPS).
Resilience of Electricity Services in the Wellington Region – GPS
Retail Payment System: Ministerial Expectations
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs wrote to the Commission on 16 October 2025 setting out his expectations for the Commission’s regulation of the retail payments system.
Telecommunications: Ministerial Expectations
On 29 May 2026, the Minister for Media and Communications wrote to the Commission to set out expectations for the Commission to begin implementing four recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s Telecommunications Regulatory Review that relate to the Commission’s expertise and activities.
Tiaki Wai Limited: Ministerial Expectations
On 27 August, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs wrote to the Commission to set out expectations for the Commission to contribute to Tiaki Wai delivering water services that promote the long-term interests of Wellington residents and businesses.