Competition Matters Conference 2026, 14th May, Auckland

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Competition Matters Conference 2026

Join us at the Commerce Commission’s 2026 conference Competition Matters, on Thursday 14 May at the New Zealand International Conference Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

You’ll hear from an exceptional line‑up of speakers and panellists from across government, the OECD and the business community as they unpack the big issues shaping a more competitive and prosperous future.

Our panel sessions are designed to spark discussion and debate on the issues that will shape the country’s competitive landscape in the years ahead, with plenty of opportunities for audience questions and engagement.

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Past events

To see all events hosted and recorded by the Commission, as well as those from previous years, visit our YouTube channel openinnew.

• ### 'Shaping New Zealand’s energy future’ – Address by Dr John Small at Downstream

Electricity and energy security are at the heart of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges. At this year’s Downstream forum, our Chair Dr John Small delivered a clear message: with the right settings and collective effort, we can transition to an energy system that is more sustainable and secure. Read more
- ### Opening address by Dr John Small at the PINCCER Conference 2026

On 11 March 2026, our Chair Dr John Small delivered an opening address at the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic regulators (PINCCER) Conference, hosted by the Commerce Commission in Auckland. Read more
- ### Webinar – Our enforcement and compliance priorities

The Commerce Commission sets out our priorities each year to ensure we focus our efforts in the areas that deliver on our vision: that New Zealanders are better off because markets work well, and consumers and businesses are confident market participants. On 28 August 2025, we presented on this year… Read more
- ### Lender Webinar – Supporting Vulnerable Consumers

On 5 August 2025, we held our lender webinar on Supporting Vulnerable Consumers. Read more
- ### Webinar – Navigating the rise of AI

As a regulator, we work across multiple sectors and industries, routinely applying our expertise in areas that might be new or unfamiliar to us, but that are ‘hot topics’ of interest for business and New Zealanders. One of those areas is artificial intelligence, or AI. Read more
- ### Anne Callinan’s speech at the National Advisers Conference

On 2 April 2025, our Deputy Chair, Anne Callinan delivered a speech at the National Adviser Conference on the Commission’s study into personal banking services. Read more

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