New Zealand parliamentary committee largely backs competition law changes
By Saloni Sinha ( June 19, 2026, 07:40 GMT | Insight) -- A parliamentary committee reviewing the proposed overhaul of New Zealand's competition laws has largely endorsed the bill but has also recommended some significant changes, including that the substantial lessening of competition test be confined to merger provisions. A parliamentary committee reviewing the New Zealand government's proposed overhaul of the country's competition laws has largely endorsed the bill, while also recommending some significant amendments....
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