New Zealand Legal Guide

### Task Force identifies opportunities to improve major electricity investment decisions

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Energy Competition Task Force has identified ways to improve how some of the country’s largest electricity network investments are assessed and approved, helping ensure spending delivers the greatest benefit for consumers.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/energy-competition-task-force-identifies-opportunities-to-improve-major-electricity-investment-decisions/, 3 November 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Final Transpower Individual Price Quality Path (Major Capex and Delivery Risk Adjustment) Amendment Determination 2026, 3 November 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The final amendment determination for Transpower's Individual Price Quality Path was published, including adjustments for major capital expenditure and delivery risk.
• Citation and date: Final Transpower Individual Price Quality Path (Major Capex and Delivery Risk Adjustment) Amendment Determination 2026, 3 November 2026, 3 November 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Transpower Individual Price Quality Path Reopener Application Notification of Decision, 3 November 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: A notification of decision regarding Transpower's Individual Price Quality Path reopener application was published.
• Citation and date: Transpower Individual Price Quality Path Reopener Application Notification of Decision, 3 November 2026, 3 November 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Two Foodstuffs supermarkets fined for repeated pricing errors

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Two Pak’nSave supermarkets pleaded guilty to inaccurate pricing under the Fair Trading Act and were fined a combined $580,500 in the Auckland District Court.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Tū Ātea, Submission in response to Statement of Preliminary Issues, 15 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission published a submission in response to the Statement of Preliminary Issues on 15 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Tū Ātea, Submission in response to Statement of Preliminary Issues, 15 October 2026, 29 October 2026
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### NZGA, Submission on draft determination, 20 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission published a submission on the draft determination on 20 October 2026.
• Citation and date: NZGA, Submission on draft determination, 20 October 2026, 29 October 2026
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Airport Information Disclosure Amendment 2026, Final decisions reasons paper, 29 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission published the final decision reasons paper for the Airport Information Disclosure Amendment 2026 on 29 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Airport Information Disclosure Amendment 2026, Final decisions reasons paper, 29 October 2026, 29 October 2026
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Commissioner completes Manage My Health Inquiry

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has released his final report into the Manage My Health cyber attack of December 2025, focusing on non-security aspects such as patient impact.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.privacy.org.nz

### Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated v Auckland Council

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The case of Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated v Auckland Council is listed, indicating a reported legal proceeding.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.courtsofnz.govt.nz

Summary

• The automated agent reported a new legal proceeding in New Zealand: Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated v Auckland Council.
• It found that the case is listed on the Courts of New Zealand website, indicating it is a reported matter.
• No citation or date was provided for the case.
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### Not yet time for Tiaki Wai price control

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Commerce Commission Chair John Small has written an op-ed covering the regulatory approach to Tiaki Wai and touching on impending performance requirements.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/opinion-piece-by-dr-john-small/, 28 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Comhla Vet Limited seeks clearance to acquire Veterinaryfirst Limited

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Comhla Vet Limited to acquire 100% of the shares of Veterinaryfirst Limited.
• Citation and date: Comhla and Veterinaryfirst, Statement of Preliminary Issues, 28 October 2026, 28 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Commerce Commission to enforce new safety checks on sand products for children

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: New mandatory testing of sand products will help keep children safe from asbestos, giving parents and caregivers greater peace of mind.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/commerce-commission-to-enforce-new-safety-checks-on-sand-products-for-children/ , Published on 27 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Commission recommends removing outdated mobile tower-sharing rules

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission has recommended removing outdated mobile tower-sharing rules that are no longer needed, after mobile operators sold their towers to specialist tower companies.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/commission-recommends-removing-outdated-mobile-tower-sharing-rules/ , Published on 27 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Transpower normalisation application for Edgecumbe, Waiotahe interruption, Decision reasons paper, 27 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The decision reasons paper for Transpower's normalisation application regarding the Edgecumbe, Waiotahe interruption was published.
• Citation and date: Transpower normalisation application for Edgecumbe, Waiotahe interruption, Decision reasons paper, 27 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Commission cuts commercial card fees to save businesses $40 million a year

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission has decided to cap interchange fees on Mastercard and Visa commercial credit cards, reducing local businesses’ costs by around $40 million a year.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/commerce-commission-cuts-commercial-card-fees-to-save-businesses-40-million-a-year/, 22 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Retail Payment System, Commercial credit card interchange fee regulation for Mastercard and Visa networks, Final decision and reasons paper, 22 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Commerce Commission issued its final decision and reasons paper on the regulation of commercial credit card interchange fees for the Mastercard and Visa networks.
• Citation and date: Retail Payment System, Commercial credit card interchange fee regulation for Mastercard and Visa networks, Final decision and reasons paper, 22 October 2026, 22 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### TUANZ, Submission in response to Statement of Preliminary Issues, 21 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: TUANZ submitted a response to the Statement of Preliminary Issues on 21 October 2026.
• Citation and date: TUANZ, Submission in response to Statement of Preliminary Issues, 21 October 2026, 22 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc v Minister of Health

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: A hearing is scheduled for this case on Wednesday 21 October at 10:00 am.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-21
• Source: www.courtsofnz.govt.nz

Summary

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• A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10:00 am in New Zealand.
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### Houston Kemp Report (for Chapman Tripp), Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 15 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Houston Kemp Report was submitted on the Statement of Preliminary Issues on 15 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Houston Kemp Report (for Chapman Tripp), Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 15 October 2026, Published on 20 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### WISPA NZ, Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 14 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: WISPA NZ submitted a submission on the Statement of Preliminary Issues on 14 October 2026.
• Citation and date: WISPA NZ, Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 14 October 2026, not stated
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Tuatahi First Fibre, Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 19 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Tuatahi First Fibre submitted a submission on the Statement of Preliminary Issues on 19 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Tuatahi First Fibre, Submission on Statement of Preliminary Issues, 19 October 2026, not stated
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### Not yet time for Tiaki Wai price control, opinion piece by Dr John Small

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Dr John Small discusses the Commerce Commission’s role in regulating Tiaki Wai and how it intends to hold the organisation accountable for the benefit of Wellingtonians.
• Citation and date: https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2026/opinion-piece-by-dr-john-small/, 15 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### RANCo JV, ISPANZ submission on SoPI, 14 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The ISPANZ submission on SoPI regarding RANCo JV was published on 19 October 2026.
• Citation and date: RANCo JV, ISPANZ submission on SoPI, 14 October 2026, 19 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### RANCo JV, Ernie Newman submission on SoPI, 14 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Ernie Newman submission on SoPI regarding RANCo JV was published on 19 October 2026.
• Citation and date: RANCo JV, Ernie Newman submission on SoPI, 14 October 2026, 19 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz

### J&P Turner, Cross submission on Statement of Issues, 13 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: J&P Turner submitted a cross submission on the Statement of Issues on 13 October 2026.
• Citation and date: J&P Turner, Cross submission on Statement of Issues, 13 October 2026, Published on 15 October 2026
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Spark, Cross Submission on Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review, 9 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Spark submitted a cross submission on the Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review on 9 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Spark, Cross Submission on Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review, 9 October 2026, not stated
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Chorus, Cross Submission on Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review, 9 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: Chorus submitted a cross submission on the Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review on 9 October 2026.
• Citation and date: Chorus, Cross Submission on Point to point, Transport and Co location & Interconnection services Deregulation Review, 9 October 2026, not stated
• Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

### Step into 145 years of legal history when the Old High Court opens to the public on the evening of Wednesday 4 November

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: The Old High Court will open to the public on the evening of Wednesday 4 November.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: courtsofnz.govt.nz

### Livestream Supreme Court hearing for Scott Watson v The King SC 109/2025

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: A Supreme Court hearing for Scott Watson v The King SC 109/2025 will be livestreamed on Tuesday 20 October at 10:00 am.
• Citation and date: SC 109/2025, 2026-10-13T17:14:23.375Z
• Source: courtsofnz.govt.nz

### J&P Turner, Cross submission on Statement of Issues, 5 October 2026

• Jurisdiction: New Zealand
• What changed: J&P Turner made a cross submission on the Statement of Issues, published on 13 October 2026.
• Citation and date: 5 October 2026, Published on 13 October 2026
• Source: www.comcom.govt.nz