2019 conformance system strategy
New Zealand’s conformance system plays an important role in our communities and economy.
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Review of section 36 of the Commerce Act and other matters
The Government has taken legislation through Parliament to change New Zealand’s law relating to the misuse of market power (section 36 of the Commerce Act), along with other minor changes to the treatment of intellectual property rights and covenants in the Commerce Act.
Targeted Review of the Commerce Act - Submissions
The targeted review of the Commerce Act 1986 began in November 2015 with the release of an Issues Paper. Submissions on the Issues Paper closed on 9 February 2016 and cross-submissions closed on 21 July 2016.
Exposure draft and transitional arrangements consultation
On 17 February 2017 the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released an exposure draft of the Financial Services Amendment Bill for a 6-week public consultation period. We are also seeking feedback on a proposal for existing industry participants to transition to the new regime.
Protecting taonga works and mātauranga Māori
Facilitating kaitiakitanga over taonga works and mātauranga Māori is proposed for future work in kete 1 of the whole-of-government approach to issues raised in Wai 262. This includes asking whether there should be a new legal framework to protect taonga works and mātauranga Māori and, if so, what that should look like.
Canterbury labour market and skills shortage data
This page provides the Quarterly Canterbury Job Matching Report and Skills Shortage list for the Canterbury rebuild and wider recovery. We are no longer producing the Quarterly Canterbury Job Matching Report.
Accounting reforms in 2014 and 2015
On 6 November 2014, 4 amendment Acts received Royal Assent. Together these Acts improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and audit markets.
Commerce Commission fees
This page lists the application fees payable to the Commerce Commission for clearances and authorisations, collaborative activities, mergers and restrictive trade practices.
The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act
The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act amends the Commerce Act 1986 to better provide for pro-competitive collaboration between businesses, while also deterring anti-competitive cartel conduct.
Foreign margin requirements for OTC derivatives
On 30 August 2019 the Financial Markets (Derivatives Margin and Benchmarking) Reform Amendment Act 2019 received Royal assent. The Act amends aspects of New Zealand law which impede compliance with foreign margin requirements for over-the-counter derivatives.