Unison Networks Ltd v Commerce Commission - [2008] 1 NZLR 42

Administrative law — Improper purpose — Broadly expressed power pursuing broad economic objectives — Exercise of statutory power to be related to purpose and objectives of statute — Decision pursuing more than one objective.

Commercial law — Commerce Act 1986 — Powers of Commerce Commission in relation to electricity line companies — Whether decisions of Commission pursuing purpose and objectives of Act — Margin of appreciation for expert body — Commerce Act 1986, ss 57E, 57G and 57H.