June 2004
Ophthalmological Society of New Zealand to pay $100,000 for breaching Commerce Act
30 June 2004
The High Court has fined the Ophthalmological Society of New Zealand Inc $100,000 and two ophthalmologists a total of $30,000 for contravening the anti-competitive provisions of the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Port of Tauranga and Toll apply to Commission for clearance
24 June 2004
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Port of Tauranga Limited and Toll Limited seeking clearance of a proposed acquisition by a yet to be formed joint venture company to acquire The Owens Cargo Company Limited, Toll Logistics (NZ) Limited and Leonard and Dingley Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commission warning to Toll NZ Limited: behaviour at risk of contravening Commerce Act
22 June 2004
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Toll NZ Limited (formerly Tranz Rail Limited) that the Commission found evidence indicating that Tranz Rail's conduct in certain New Zealand rail markets over a period from 1997 to 2002 risked contravening the Commerce Act, and that the repetition of such conduct would result in the Commission taking further enforcement action.
Relates to: Business Competition
Aquanaut admits Commerce Act breach: ordered to pay $60,000
21 June 2004
The Commerce Commission is highlighting to businesses that the practice of resale price maintenance, where a supplier of goods specifies the minimum price that a reseller can charge for those goods, is prohibited under the Commerce Act, and that the Commission will take action where such behaviour is detected.
Relates to: Business Competition
Colgate-Palmolive applies for clearance to acquire Campbell Brothers' Brands
8 June 2004
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Colgate-Palmolive seeking clearance to acquire various brands and associated items that comprise the laundry additive, laundry detergent, and dishwashing detergent businesses of Campbell Brothers Limited and Campbell Brothers' wholly-owned subsidiary, Bushland Products Pty Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
IAG applies for clearance to acquire Mike Henry Travel
1 June 2004
The Commerce Commission has received an application from IAG New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Mike Henry Travel Insurance Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
