June 2008
Final determinations for backhaul services
27 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released its final determinations on the price and non-price terms for the backhaul services that support the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) and unbundled bitstream (UBA) broadband services.Relates to: Telecommunications
Shell NZ applies for clearance to acquire certain aviation fuel assets of Mobil Oil NZ
25 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Shell New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited's Aerostop network assets.Relates to: Business Competition
Commission publishes Methodology Paper: Update on resetting thresholds for electricity distribution businesses from 2009
25 June 2008
What: The Commerce Commission has today released its Methodology Paper: Update concerning the reset of thresholds for electricity distribution businesses (EDB). It is part of the process for the reset of the current price-path and quality thresholds applying to EDBs; to take effect from 1 April 2009.
Relates to: Electricity
Telecommunications Commissioner consults on Next Generation Networks study
23 June 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has today released a questionnaire which seeks feedback on a number of issues likely to be relevant to the Commerce Commission's study into Next Generation Networks (NGN). This follows the release of the NGN Study terms of reference in May 2008.Relates to: Telecommunications
Reasons published for decline of DFS Galleria's acquisition of Nuance
23 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has published its reasons for declining to grant clearance for DFS Group Limited (DFS Galleria) to acquire 100 % of the shares in The Nuance Group (Nuance).
Relates to: Business Competition
Commission releases draft paper on accounting separation of Telecom
20 June 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued a draft paper on the principles and regulatory reporting requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom. The draft paper outlines the financial information that Telecom must provide and the guidelines it must follow.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Geneva Finance refunds customers after Commerce Commission investigation
19 June 2008
Customers of Geneva Finance Limited have received more than $500,000 in refunds, following an out-of-court settlement with the Commerce Commission.
Relates to: Consumer Credit
Commerce Commission releases first report on broadband quality
16 June 2008
The first quarterly report on New Zealand broadband performance has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analyst firm IDC, the report examines the relative performance of New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission releases March quarterly report on telecommunications markets
12 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its March quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand and overseas.Relates to: Telecommunications
Redeal cleared to acquire Egley Electrical
12 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Redeal Limited to acquire the assets and business of Egley Electrical Co Limited and Egley Electrical Petone Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission urges caution over holiday vouchers
10 June 2008
Consumers should be wary of telemarketers selling vouchers for free or discounted holidays, hotels and flights, the Commerce Commission warned today.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission to conduct Telecommunications Numbering Management Study
6 June 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued the terms of reference for a study into telecommunications numbering.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Court of Appeal confirms NZ Bus acquisition of Mana Coach shares breached Commerce Act
6 June 2008
A judgment released by the Court of Appeal today confirms a High Court ruling that the attempted acquisition of Mana Coach Services by New Zealand Bus Limited (NZBL) was likely to substantially lessen competition in the Wellington regional market for rights to supply subsidised scheduled public and school bus services, in breach of section 47 of the Commerce Act.Relates to: Business Competition
'Greenwashing' can be misleading - taxi company warned
6 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has warned a Wellington taxi company that it may be misleading consumers with its 'going green' campaign.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Wings and Wheels over Waikato to refund ticket holders
5 June 2008
In a settlement reached with the organisers of the postponed airshow, Wings and Wheels over Waikato, the Commerce Commission has secured refunds for those ticket-holders who were misled by the airshow's marketing and advertising.
Relates to: Fair Trading
