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.

Today the Government has announced that it will ask the Commerce Commission (the Commission) to undertake a market study into competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector.

The Digital Boost platform has hit another milestone with over 60,000 registered users, offering small kiwi businesses digital expertise at their fingertips.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a new mandatory Code of Conduct between major retailers and suppliers who operate in the grocery sector.

The Government has announced today how it will work to improve competition for key building products in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Today IP Australia and MBIE opened a joint review of the Trans-Tasman patent attorney registration regime.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on regulations relating to sales incentives and proposed licensing fees to support a new regulatory regime to govern conduct in the financial sector.

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has today announced that the tender process for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract has been paused to allow for further engagement with government agencies and the recruitment industry on the pricing model within the contract.

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

The Government has today released a comprehensive response to improve competition in the retail grocery sector, to bring about better prices, quality, range of products and service.