Fast-tracking supermarkets
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
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Customer and Product Data Act
The Government has established a consumer data right through the Customer and Product Data Act 2025. The Act establishes a framework for data portability which, when applied to specific sectors through regulations, will allow customers in that sector to digitally share specific types of data (such as transaction history) and initiate specific actions (such as payments) with third parties. This gives individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data.
Retail payment system
We are working to ensure that the retail payment system operates in the interests of New Zealand consumers and businesses.
Repealed 3 Waters economic regulation and consumer protection regime
This page is a historic record about the repealed Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Act 2023. It contains links to old and/or superseded documents for reference purposes only.
Water levy design confirmed
The Government has confirmed the design of a levy that will recover the costs of a new economic regulation regime for water services.
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.
Refreshing competition settings
In September 2024, Cabinet agreed to undertake a targeted review of the competition provisions in the Commerce Act.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
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.