Promoting competition in New Zealand – A targeted review of the Commerce Act 1986
Seeking feedback on Parts 2 and 3 of the Commerce Act 1986 and other changes to ensure the Act is fit for purpose
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Refreshing competition settings
In September 2024, Cabinet agreed to undertake a targeted review of the competition provisions in the Commerce Act.
Improving competition settings to lift productivity
The Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.
Consumer Advocacy Council (2021 to 2024)
The Consumer Advocacy Council was an independent ministerial advisory committee. Its Chair was appointed in July 2021 and it operated until June 2024. Its purpose was to advocate for residential and small business electricity consumers in New Zealand. The Council’s research, surveys, submissions, media releases and speeches have been republished on the MBIE website.
Local Government (Water Services) Bill has first reading
The Government has introduced a bill that would establish a new economic regulation regime for local government water services suppliers.
MBIE confirms 2 appointments to the Commerce Commission
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Bryan Chapple and Nathan Strong will be appointed as Associate Commissioners at the Commerce Commission.
Monitoring the Commerce Commission
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the minister responsible for the Commerce Commission, and appointed us as its monitoring agent.
Government announces plans for water services economic regulation
The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.
Government welcomes draft personal banking services report
The Commerce Commission has published its draft report into personal banking services.