August 2006
Godfrey Hirst cleared to acquire Feltex
31 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has cleared Godfrey Hirst NZ Limited (Godfrey Hirst) to acquire some or all of the assets of Feltex Carpets Limited (Feltex).Relates to: Business Competition
Verticon applies for clearance to acquire Boyd Cranes
25 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Verticon Group Limited (Verticon) seeking clearance to acquire the assets and business of Boyd Crane Hire Limited.Relates to: Business Competition
Lion Nathan cleared to acquire Independent Liquor
24 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has cleared Lion Nathan Limited to acquire up to 100% of the shares and/or assets of Independent Liquor (NZ) Limited.Relates to: Business Competition
Mobile Market: Competition Issues
23 August 2006
On 10 May 2006, the Commerce Commission announced that it intended to examine the reasons for the lack of new entry into the mobile services market as a prelude to deciding whether or not to commence an investigation into possible changes to the regulatory framework. The Commission had expected to complete the initial phase within a few months and make an announcement by the end of August.Relates to: Business Competition, Telecommunications
Cartel company, executive fined for obstructing investigation
23 August 2006
Wood preservative chemicals company Osmose New Zealand and former Osmose Group General Manager Mark Greenacre have been fined for obstructing a Commerce Commission investigation.Relates to: Business Competition
Hancock Natural Resource Group applies for clearance to acquire the forestry assets of Carter Holt Harvey
16 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Hancock Natural Resource Group, Inc. seeking clearance to acquire the shares and/or assets of a number of Carter Holt Harvey Limited subsidiaries that hold forestry assets.Relates to: Business Competition
First ever Cease and Desist Order issued against Northport
14 August 2006
Cease and Desist Commissioner Terence Stapleton has issued the first Cease and Desist Order to be made under the Commerce Act. The Commerce Commission sought the order against port owner Northport Limited for activities at Marsden Point port in Whangarei. Northport has consented to the order.Relates to: Business Competition
Godfrey Hirst applies for clearance to acquire Feltex
4 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Godfrey Hirst NZ Limited seeking clearance to acquire some or all of the assets of Feltex Carpets Limited.Relates to: Business Competition
