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Regulatory projects

This section contains all current and closed Commission regulatory projects. This includes determinations, reports, inquiries, studies and disclosures relating to telecommunications, grocery, fuel, water, the retail payment system, electricity lines, gas pipelines, airports and dairy.

Merger clearance and authorisation application forms

Merger Reforms and Updates

We will provide information and documents on proposed changes to merger processes and new guidance on mergers, including in relation to proposed amendments to the Commerce Act 1986.

Crown monitor for Watercare

We monitor and report on Watercare’s performance as Auckland’s water and wastewater provider.

Amendments to information disclosure requirements 2025

We are proposing to make changes to the information disclosure (ID) requirements for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) as required under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986.

Productivity and efficiency of electricity distributors

The Commission has an ongoing focus on improving the performance of electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) over time. This includes periodic analyses and publications to provide insights into EDBs' productivity and efficiency.

Price-quality path for Watercare

Watercare will be subject to a price-quality path once the Charter ends in June 2028.

Wholesale Supply Inquiry

The Commerce Commission is carrying out an Inquiry into the wholesale supply of groceries to consider whether additional regulation should apply.

Investigation of the Mobile Termination Access Service

We are reviewing whether the continued regulation of Mobile Termination Access Service is still necessary to promote competition.

Fit and Proper Person certification under Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003

The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCF Act) has been amended. From April 2021 (delayed until October 2021 due to COVID-19) all directors and senior managers of lenders providing consumer credit contracts or acting as mobile traders are to be certified fit and proper unless exempt.

Economic Regulation of Water Services – Information Disclosure

We will use information disclosure as a tool to regulate councils and water organisations that provide water supply and/or wastewater services.

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