Commerce Commission Employee Directory
Government AdministrationWellington, New Zealand201-500 Employees
The Commerce Commission is New Zealand’s independent government agency charged with enforcing competition, fair trading, and consumer credit laws. It aims to keep markets competitive, ensure consumers are well informed and protected, and regulate sectors where competition is limited, such as electricity lines, gas pipelines, telecommunications, dairy, and airports. In short, it provides oversight to promote confident participation by consumers and businesses in markets. Based in Wellington and operating as an independent Crown entity, the Commission serves both consumers and market participants by applying its regulatory powers to identified sectors. A notable recent development is the appointment of Suzanne Stew as chief executive, with the term starting in May 2026.