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New Zealand Commerce Act 1986

What is New Zealand Commerce Act 1986?

New Zealand's competition statute as at 1 July 2026: anti-competitive agreements and covenants, grocery covenants, cartel provisions and exceptions, misuse of market power, resale price maintenance, anti-competitive acquisitions, clearance and authorisation conditions and undertakings, the Part 4 economic regulation of electricity lines, gas pipelines, airports and water services, the water service quality code, enforcement undertakings, the cartel penalty indemnity ban, exclusion orders, the cartel offence and Commission information notices. It comprises 21 controls organised across 4 domains, and applies in New Zealand.

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What is New Zealand Commerce Act 1986?
New Zealand's competition statute as at 1 July 2026: anti-competitive agreements and covenants, grocery covenants, cartel provisions and exceptions, misuse of market power, resale price maintenance, anti-competitive acquisitions, clearance and authorisation conditions and undertakings, the Part 4 economic regulation of electricity lines, gas pipelines, airports and water services, the water service quality code, enforcement undertakings, the cartel penalty indemnity ban, exclusion orders, the cartel offence and Commission information notices.
How many controls does New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 have?
New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 contains 21 controls organized across 4 domains.
Where does New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 apply?
New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 applies in New Zealand. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 is covered here?
This page covers Version as at 1 July 2026 (Public Act 1986 No 5).

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