Market studies
The Commerce Amendment Act 2018 amended the Commerce Act 1986 (the Commerce Act) to give the Commerce Commission the ability to undertake market studies to determine whether there are any factors that may be impeding competition in a market.
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Competition study into personal banking services
Find out about the Commerce Commission's study into competition for the supply and acquisition of personal banking services and the Government's response
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.
Competition market study into supermarkets
The Government response follows the Commerce Commission’s market study into the retail grocery sector.
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.
About market studies
General information about the market study process and potential outcomes of a study.