The Commerce Commission is New Zealand’s competition, consumer and regulatory agency.

We play a crucial role in ensuring New Zealand’s markets are competitive, consumers are well informed and protected, and sectors with little or no competition are appropriately regulated.

The Commission is an independent Crown entity responsible for enforcing laws relating to competition, fair trading, and consumer credit contracts. We also have regulatory responsibilities in the electricity lines, gas pipelines, telecommunications, dairy and airport sectors.

Our vision is that New Zealanders are better off because markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident market participants.

Government

Commerce Commission

Adrienne Meikle

Douglas Rathbun

Suzanne Pullman

Pj Devonshire

Iwi Māori

Vanessa Horne

Simon Thomson

Ralph Chivers

Andy Burgess

The Regulatory Analysis and Legal Counsel team at the Commerce Commission is responsible for interpreting and enforcing laws related to competition and consumer protection in New Zealand. This team conducts investigations into potential breaches of regulations, provides legal guidance on market practices, and ensures compliance across various sectors including telecommunications and utilities. By integrating legal expertise with regulatory analysis, the team upholds fair trading standards and promotes a competitive market environment for the benefit of consumers and businesses.

Regulatory Analysis and Legal Counsel

Analytical and Research Team

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