News and updates
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Commerce Commission.
29 Oct 2025
Commerce Commission releases Mergers Q&A
The Commerce Commission has today released a video Q&A with its Head of Mergers, Sam Holmes, and Mergers Committee Convener, Derek Johnston.
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28 Oct 2025
Godfrey Hirst seeks clearance to acquire Bremworth
The Commerce Commission has received 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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23 Oct 2025
ComCom cuts through confusion in telecommunications pricing
The Commerce Commission has released Product Disclosure – Price and Cost Guidelines to improve the clarity and comparability of pricing information for mobile and broadband services in New Zealand.
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23 Oct 2025
Cheating the system: Bid-rigging of roading contracts sees firm fined
Country’s first criminal prosecution for cartel conduct sees second company sentenced
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20 Oct 2025
Viridian withdraws application to acquire Metro Performance Glass
Viridian NZ BidCo Limited has formally withdrawn its application to the Commerce Commission for clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Metro Performance Glass Limited by way of a takeover offer under the Takeovers Code or scheme of arrangement under Part 15 of the Companies Act 1993.
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17 Oct 2025
HelloFresh guilty of misleading subscriptions
HelloFresh New Zealand has been fined $845,000 for misleading consumers, in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
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16 Oct 2025
Mobile providers deliver clearer coverage maps and exit rights for consumers
The Commerce Commission has welcomed steps taken by New Zealand’s three mobile network providers to improve their coverage maps and ensure clear “exit rights” when coverage falls short of expectations.
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14 Oct 2025
Consultation opens on rule changes to level the power playing field
The proposals have been developed by the Energy Competition Task Force and have been designed to boost competition, build confidence in the wholesale market, and ultimately give New Zealanders better access to affordable electricity.
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14 Oct 2025
Aramex and GoSweetSpot settle civil proceedings for cartel conduct brought by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has filed separate civil proceedings in the High Court against Aramex New Zealand Holdings Limited (Aramex) and Sweetspot Group Limited (GoSweetSpot) for engaging in cartel conduct.
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06 Oct 2025
Bricklayers warned after ComCom investigation into suspected cartel conduct
The Commerce Commission has issued warnings to several bricklayers operating in the Blenheim area, following an investigation into suspected cartel conduct.
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