News and updates
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Commerce Commission.
20 Jan 2026
Clearance sought for the merger of NPD and Gull
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Astra Energy Group Limited to acquire all of the shares in GNZ Holdco Limited (including its subsidiaries, Gull) and all of the shares in NPD Group Investments Limited (including its subsidiaries, NPD).
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20 Jan 2026
Draft regulatory settings for merged Network Tasman–Nelson Electricity
The Commerce Commission has released draft decisions on how price quality regulation will apply to the newly merged Network Tasman–Nelson Electricity business.
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23 Dec 2025
Statement of Issues released for Godfrey Hirst’s proposed acquisition of Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of 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.
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19 Dec 2025
High Court judgment reinforces clarity and certainty for airport rules
The High Court has made its judgment on an appeal challenging the 2023 changes to the Input Methodology rules for airports.
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18 Dec 2025
Commission to issue Statement of Issues on Godfrey Hirst’s proposed acquisition of Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a statement of 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.
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17 Dec 2025
District Court finds The TV Shop staff wrote positive ‘customer’ reviews, misled consumers
The District Court has found staff working for Brand Developers Ltd (BDL), which trades as The TV Shop, wrote supposed ‘customer’ reviews on multiple websites that would have misled consumers.
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04 Dec 2025
High Court finds certain Bachcare terms unfair following Commerce Commission action
The High Court has declared some of Bachcare’s terms for booking properties were unfair, following proceedings brought by the Commerce Commission.
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03 Dec 2025
Statement of Unresolved Issues released for Kegstar’s proposed acquisition of Konvoy
The Commerce Commission has published a Statement of Unresolved Issues relating to an application from Kegstar New Zealand Limited.
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01 Dec 2025
One NZ ordered to pay $1.1 million for breaching 111 obligations
Following action by the Commerce Commission, One NZ has been ordered to pay a penalty of $1.1 million by the High Court after admitting to ten breaches of the 111 Contact Code (the Code).
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