July 2008
Warehouse decision a victory for consumers
31 July 2008
The Commerce Commission says a decision by the Court of Appeal overturning the High Court decision on ownership of The Warehouse Group Ltd is a victory for supermarket consumers and competition in markets.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission files proceedings against Waikato pathology service providers
17 July 2008
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court against pathology service providers New Zealand Diagnostic Group Limited, Hamilton Medical Laboratory Holdings Limited (collectively NZDG) and Pathology Associates Limited (PAL). From 2004 to 2007 Hamilton Medical was a wholly owned subsidiary of New Zealand Diagnostic.Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission reminds industry: comply with statutory information requests or face prosecution
16 July 2008
The Commerce Commission is prosecuting three airlines for not providing information and documents during an investigation into allegations of price-fixing and other anti-competitive conduct in the air cargo industry.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission seeks leave to appeal in NZ Bus/Mana Coach Services case
4 July 2008
The Commerce Commission is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal decision dismissing a claim for liability against Infratil Limited. The Court of Appeal said that Infratil was not liable for breaching the Commerce Act as an accessory in the attempted acquisition of Mana Coach Services by New Zealand Bus Limited (NZBL).
Relates to: Business Competition
CSR Building Products applies for clearance to acquire assets of Ross Roofing
3 July 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from CSR Building Products seeking clearance to acquire the Ross Roofing, Rosscrete Roofing Tiles and the Ross Brick & Pavers businesses of the Ross group of companies.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission consults on process guidelines for merger and acquisition clearance applications
2 July 2008
The business community is being asked for input on a set of process guidelines the Commerce Commission plans to publish, giving guidance to businesses seeking clearance for a merger or acquisition.
Relates to: Business Competition
