Press Release – Commerce CommissionThe Commerce Commission says it will closely scrutinise Watercare’s new investment plans, which were publicly announced recently. Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small says Auckland consumers can be assured the proposals will be independently tested. “Watercare’s responsibility is to provide essential services and to be open and transparent with consumers about what it is proposing and why. BackgroundThe Commerce Commission is the Crown Monitor for Watercare, Auckland’s water and wastewater provider. We monitor Watercare’s performance under the Charter and report annually.