2012 standards policy and infrastructure review
Our 2012 review of New Zealand’s standards policy and infrastructure resulted in the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 which changed New Zealand’s standards system.
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Submissions on the cartel criminalisation discussion document 2010
The cartel criminalisation discussion document was released in 2010, and submissions were received in the following months.
Cartels and collaborative activities 2017
The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017 redefines the prohibition against cartels to refer to the 3 ways in which businesses may lessen competition between each other — that is, by fixing prices, restricting output or allocating markets.
Labour market reports, data and analysis
This section provides labour market analysis and forecasting, data on jobs and skills, and reports on Māori and Pacific Peoples labour market participation and other research.
Past reviews of the Commerce Act
This page summarises previous reviews of the Commerce Act.
Standards and conformance
Our Trade and International team is responsible for overseeing standards and conformance infrastructure in New Zealand and advising the Government on related policy.
Business and employment
This section provides information, resources and guidance on our functions which support consumers, employment, business and economic development.
Historic reform of corporate law
This section covers historic reform of legislation supporting the integrity of the corporate system.
Trade and tariffs
We hold responsibilities relating to trade, including technical barriers to trade, import tariffs, trade remedies, competition, intellectual property and government procurement. This work makes it easier for New Zealand exporters to trade with other countries, maintains fair market competition, and ensures that products imported into New Zealand are safe.
2019 conformance system strategy
New Zealand’s conformance system plays an important role in our communities and economy.