The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.

Competitive and dynamic markets are critical to economic productivity and the welfare of New Zealanders.

Tell us about your experiences accessing electricity customer or product data and any feedback you have on a potential consumer data right for the electricity sector.

Tell us your views on the proposals for open banking designation regulations

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the minister responsible for the Commerce Commission, and appointed us as its monitoring agent.

Seeking feedback on Parts 2 and 3 of the Commerce Act 1986 and other changes to ensure the Act is fit for purpose

The Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.

We are consulting on a proposed levy to recover the cost of the Commerce Commission’s new functions to regulate water services under the Commerce Act 1986 from 1 July 2025 onwards.

The Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.