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.
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Seeking feedback on a proposed levy to recover Commerce Commission costs of regulating water services
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.
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
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.
Seeking feedback on the Customer and Product Data Bill (consumer data right)
We recently sought feedback on the exposure draft of the Customer and Product Data Bill (the draft law) and the accompanying discussion document. The draft law will give customers more control over their data, allowing them to safely and securely access, manage, and share this data with others.
Feedback on an exposure draft of the Consumer Information Standards (Unit Pricing for Grocery Products) Regulations 2023
MBIE consulted on an exposure draft of the Consumer Information Standards (Unit Pricing for Grocery Products) Regulations 2023. These draft regulations intend to help consumers compare grocery prices more easily by requiring the consistent display of unit pricing in New Zealand’s major grocery retailers.
Market study into retail fuel
In February 2020, the Government announced its decision to introduce changes to improve competition in the retail fuel market. These changes have been implemented.
Market study into residential building supplies
Find out about the Commerce Commission's study into competition for the supply and acquisition of New Zealand's residential building supplies.
Assessing competition impacts
We provide advice on the impacts of government policies and proposed regulation — including occupational regulation — on competition and consumers.