March 2007
HSBC released from interchange fees case
28 March 2007
The Commerce Commission yesterday discontinued its case against the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd for alleged price-fixing in relation to interchange fees.Relates to: Business Competition
Warehouse acquisition clearance applications: date extension
28 March 2007
A further extension has been agreed to the due date for two clearance decisions relating to The Warehouse.Relates to: Business Competition
Commission can pursue overseas residents: High Court
21 March 2007
The High Court has ruled that the Commerce Commission can pursue penalty proceedings against three defendants in the wood chemicals cartel case who were living overseas when the cartel was operating.Relates to: Business Competition
Goodman Fielder Limited cleared to acquire River Mill Bakeries
19 March 2007
The Commerce Commission has cleared Goodman Fielder Limited (Goodman Fielder) to acquire the flour and bread assets of River Mill Bakeries Limited (River Mill Bakeries).Relates to: Business Competition
Variation of NZRU authorisation: draft determination
19 March 2007
The Commerce Commission has released a draft determination on the New Zealand Rugby Union's application to vary the authorisation it granted last year for a salary cap. Without that authorisation, the cap risked breaching the restrictive trade practice provisions of the Commerce Act.Relates to: Business Competition
Elite Truck Rentals Limited cleared to acquire ORIX Truck Rentals
5 March 2007
The Commerce Commission has cleared Elite Truck Rentals Limited (Elite) to acquire 100% assets of ORIX Truck Rental (ORIX), a division of ORIX New Zealand Limited.Relates to: Business Competition