Dr John Small
Dr John Small is the chairman of the Commerce Commission, recently appointed as a Crown observer to monitor Watercare's finances and performance, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in the management of Auckland's water infrastructure projects.
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Chairman Dr John Small said the commission was satisfied such a merger 'is not likely to substantially lessen competition in any market in New Zealand in which the parties compete or are likely to compete in future'.
Low-cost fuel retailers Gull and NPD complete merger as new NPDGull entity eyes further investment
New Zealand· 2026-07-13
Commission chairman Dr John Small indicated that Aucklanders could expect greater transparency and accountability from Watercare.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed Huia treatment plant projectNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Commerce Commission chair Dr John Small has said prior market studies examined groceries, fuel, building supplies, and personal banking services.
Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch outNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Commission chairman Dr John Small said Aucklanders can expect greater transparency and accountability from Watercare.
Auckland’s Huia water treatment plant cost blows out from $420m to $1.1bNew Zealand· 2025-03-25