October 2008
Gas Authorisation will further reduce prices
31 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released the Authorisation for the Control of Supply of Natural Gas Distribution Services by Vector Ltd and Powerco Ltd, which will result in further reductions in prices for gas distribution services.Relates to: Business Competition, Gas Pipelines
Electricity Lines Businesses: Commerce Commission releases information disclosure requirements
31 October 2008
The Commerce Commission is today issuing revised information disclosure requirements for electricity distribution businesses.Relates to: Electricity
Salmon Smolt NZ cleared to acquire assets of Silverstream Hatchery from NIWA
30 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to Salmon Smolt New Zealand Limited to acquire the assets of Silverstream Hatchery from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NIWA).
Relates to: Business Competition
Real estate company fined for misleading 'buyer enquiry over' ads
29 October 2008
A Wellington real estate company, Celestine Realty Limited, has been fined $7,500 in the Wellington District Court for breaches of the Fair Trading Act in relation to the use of the term 'buyer enquiry over'.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission update on Wings and Wheels refund process
24 October 2008
The Commerce Commission today announced an update to the process for people seeking refunds for tickets for the postponed airshow Wings and Wheels over Waikato.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission declines to give Tegel Foods clearance to acquire Brinks
23 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has declined to give clearance for Tegel Foods Limited (Tegel) to acquire the assets and undertaking of the poultry businesses of P H Van den Brink Limited, VDB Industries Limited, Brinks South Island Limited, Southland VDB Limited, and BAT Promotions Limited, collectively known as Brinks.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission releases draft requirements paper on regulatory financial reporting by Telecom
23 October 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued a draft paper on the regulatory reporting requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom. The draft paper outlines the financial information that Telecom must provide and the conditions it must follow when preparing this information.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases second report on broadband quality
20 October 2008
The second quarterly report on broadband quality has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analysts IDC, the report examines the quality of broadband service provided by New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).
Relates to: Telecommunications
Dairy Industry Restructuring Act: Commission releases Draft Determination report on Kaimai and Grate Kiwi disputes with Fonterra
16 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its Draft Determination regarding disputes between Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) and both Kaimai Cheese Company Limited (Kaimai) and Grate Kiwi Cheese Company Limited (Grate Kiwi).
Relates to: Dairy Industry
Shell NZ cleared to acquire certain aviation fuel assets of Mobil Oil NZ
13 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Shell New Zealand Limited to acquire Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited's Aerostop network assets.
Relates to: Business Competition
Salmon Smolt NZ applies for clearance to acquire Silverstream Hatchery from NIWA
10 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Salmon Smolt New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire the assets of Silverstream Hatchery from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Consumers urged to approach cash back offers with caution
6 October 2008
The Commerce Commission is urging consumers looking to purchase personal computers and printers to be cautious of cash back offers.
Relates to: Fair Trading
First Security parent company ISS applies for clearance to acquire part of Chubb
2 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from ISS Holdings NZ Limited (ISS) seeking clearance to acquire a portion of the manned (static and mobile) guarding business of Chubb New Zealand Limited (Chubb).
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission issues update on electricity investigation
1 October 2008
The Commerce Commission anticipates receiving by the end of the month an initial report as part of an investigation into whether any of the activities of participants in the electricity industry are likely to have breached Part 2 of the Commerce Act. The investigation has focused on whether any participants breached section 36 of the Act by taking advantage of a substantial degree of market power for an anti-competitive purpose.
Relates to: Business Competition, Electricity
