March 2006
Commission closes investigation
31 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has today closed its investigation into claims by Origin Pacific Airways Limited that Air New Zealand took advantage of its market power to restrict, prevent or deter competition on selected provincial air services markets.Relates to: Business Competition
Commission declines to grant Electricity Industry Reform Act exemption to Eastland Networks
21 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has declined to grant Eastland Networks Limited an exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act. The exemption related to Eastland's proposed investment in a wind farm to be built in Mokairau near Gisborne. Eastland intended to retail the electricity generated by the wind farm directly to customers on its own network.
Relates to: Business Competition, Electricity
New Zealand Bus Limited withdraws application to acquire Mana Coach Services
20 March 2006
New Zealand Bus Limited has withdrawn its section 66 clearance application to acquire the remaining 74% shares in Mana Coach Services.
Relates to: Business Competition
Morning Star ordered to pay $50,000 for Commerce Act breach
16 March 2006
Computer parts and systems wholesaler Morning Star Computer Limited has been ordered to pay $50,000 plus $3,624 costs in the Auckland High Court, following an admission that it contravened the Commerce Act by preventing computer parts resellers from advertising its products below certain fixed prices.
Relates to: Business Competition
Portacom New Zealand applies for clearance to acquire Rhino Portable Buildings
10 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Portacom New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire the business and assets of Rhino Portable Buildings Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Draft Determination on NZRU authorisation
9 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has issued its Draft Determination on an application for authorisation from the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Relates to: Business Competition
