16 Sep 2025

Commerce Act changes to stamp out predatory pricing: government

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Minister of Finance Nicola Willis.

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis addresses the 15 percent tariff imposed by the United States. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

The government is promising changes to the Commerce Act it says will prevent "creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing". 

The Economic Growth and Commerce Ministers, Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson, say the changes will set out clear rules for mergers, and streamline approvals for business collaboration.

RNZ Business journalist Anan Zaki has more.