May 2011
Another company fined for misleading representation of royal jelly
30 May 2011
A company that imported Chinese powdered royal jelly, and sold it in capsules claiming it was “Made in New Zealand' has been fined $11,400 in the Auckland District Court for breaches of the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission to issue proceedings against Telecom for discriminating against other telco companies
26 May 2011
The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Southern Cross Health Trust and Aorangi Hospital apply for authorisation to form joint venture
25 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has received a joint application under its streamlined authorisation process from Southern Cross Health Trust and Aorangi Hospital Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission releases terms of reference for high speed broadband demand side study
17 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has today released the final terms of reference for a study into what drives demand for high speed broadband services.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Statement of preliminary issues for New Zealand Comfort Group's clearance application to acquire Dunlop Living
13 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from New Zealand Comfort Group Limited seeking clearance to acquire the business assets of Dunlop Living Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Court awards highest penalty to date in price fixing
12 May 2011
The High Court has ordered Qantas Airways Ltd to pay a $6.5 million penalty for breaches of the Commerce Act, the highest penalty to date in New Zealand for price fixing.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission appeals ruling in cardboard cartel case
6 May 2011
The Commerce Commission is filing an appeal against a High Court decision last month that limited the Commission's case in respect of a cartel in the cardboard box industry.
Relates to: Business Competition
New Zealand Comfort Group applies for clearance to acquire Dunlop Living
6 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from New Zealand Comfort Group Limited, formerly Sleepyhead Manufacturing Company Limited, seeking clearance to acquire all the assets of Dunlop Living Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission cuts mobile termination rates
5 May 2011
The Commerce Commission today released its decision on mobile termination rates - the cost of carrying a text or call on another network.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission concludes Telecom's regulatory financial statements are unreliable
3 May 2011
The Commerce Commission today published its summary and analysis of Telecom's regulatory financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2010.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission to hold conference on Cavalier Wool's application to take over New Zealand Wool Services International
2 May 2011
The Commerce Commission will hold a conference this week to discuss matters relating to Cavalier Wool's application seeking authorisation to acquire the assets of and/or shares in New Zealand Wool Services International.
Relates to: Business Competition
