New Zealand officials are weighing up whether to approve the merger of two major global companies
New Zealand officials are weighing up whether to approve the merger of two major global companies
3 March 2026
Kimberley-Clark has agreed to pay more than eighty-billion New Zealand dollars to buy Kenvue.
Kimberley-Clark makes products like Kleenex tissues, Huggies nappies, and U by Kotex tampons and pads.
Kenvue owns brands like Aveeno and Neutrogena skincare, Band-Aid bandages, and Stayfree and Carefree tampons and pads.
The Commerce Commission is assessing whether to allow the merger - if Kimberley-Clark sells off Stayfree and Carefree.
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