Agreements that substantially lessen competition fact sheet

Anticompetitive agreements that lead to higher prices, reduced choice, or lower quality for consumers are illegal under section 27 of the Commerce Act.

This Commerce Commission fact sheet outlines how section 27 applies and when an agreement may breach the Act.

Commerce Commission disclaimer: This fact sheet provides guidance only. It is not intended to be definitive and should not be used in place of legal advice.

Source: New Zealand Commerce Commission, https://www.comcom.govt.nz/business/avoiding-anti-competitive-behaviour/agreements-that-substantially-lessen-competition/