Retail payment system
We are working to ensure that the retail payment system operates in the interests of New Zealand consumers and businesses.
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Effectiveness of economic regulation for airport services
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch international airports are subject to information disclosure regulation under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This means the Commerce Commission reviews the pricing decisions of these airports to promote greater understanding of their performance.
Commerce Commission Chair reappointed
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.
Economic regulation of water services
Local government water supply and wastewater services are subject to economic regulation under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This is part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well programme.
Surcharging bill passes first reading
The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.
Strengthening New Zealand’s competition settings
The Government has announced a package of reforms to enhance New Zealand’s competition settings, as set out in the Commerce Act.
Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.
Economic regulation of goods or services
The price and quality of goods or services in markets with monopoly characteristics is regulated by the Commerce Commission under Part 4 of the Commerce Act.
Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition
The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.