The Commerce Commission plays an important role in ensuring New Zealand’s markets are competitive, consumers and businesses are informed and empowered, and their interests protected, and sectors with little or no competition are appropriately regulated. This session will provide practical insights into how the Commission operates, balancing education with enforcement, and what that means for businesses here in Aotearoa.
Specific insights will be shared on:
Payment Surcharging
Groceries
Electricity
This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the Commerce Commission, ask questions, and understand how the law applies in practice. The speakers are Bryan Chapple (Commissioner) and Vanessa Horne (GM Competition, Fair Trading and Credit).
Engage with the guest speakers during a dynamic Q & A session.
Why attend?
Hear directly from senior Commerce Commission leaders on how regulation impacts businesses
Gain practical insights into compliance and enforcement in New Zealand markets
Learn about key topics including payment surcharging, groceries, and electricity
Understand how the law applies in practice with real-world examples
Ask questions and engage with experts on competition, fair trading, and consumer protection
Stay informed to help your business operate confidently within the law
The event is FREE but we ask you to register.
Please note this information should be used as a guide only. To help ensure your safety we advise you review our safety page and contact the individual provider for up to date information on their compliance with all Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.


CEDA
Level 1, 5 Broadway Avenue,
Palmerston North 4410
+64 6 350 1830
[email protected]
CEDA.nz
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/isite

Feilding and District
Information Centre
Te Āhura Mōwai
64 Stafford Street
+64 6 323 3318
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/feilding
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