December 2010
Fletcher Building applies for clearance to acquire Crane Group Limited
23 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Fletcher Building Limited (through its wholly owned subsidiary Fletcher Building (Australia) Pty Limited) seeking clearance to acquire up to 100 per cent of the ordinary shares in Crane Group Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
$3.65m in total penalties to date following second freight forwarding cartel case
22 December 2010
A second multi-national freight forwarding company has been handed a penalty of $2.5 million following a Commerce Commission investigation into anti-competitive conduct in the freight forwarding market, taking the total penalties imposed so far to $3.65 million.
Relates to: Business Competition
$1.15m penalty in first freight forwarding cartel case
17 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has reached a settlement of proceedings against an international freight forwarding company accused of anti-competitive conduct in the freight forwarding market.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission grants clearance to PMP Print to acquire heat set printing assets of APN
16 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has today given clearance to PMP Print Limited to acquire certain heat set printing assets of APN Print NZ Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Christchurch International Airport Limited's clearance application to acquire Craddocks Car Storage
13 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Christchurch International Airport Limited on 7 December 2010 seeking clearance to acquire Craddocks Car Storage.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission consulting on business competition guidelines
10 December 2010
The Commerce Commission is consulting about updating its Mergers and Acquisitions Guidelines and its Benefits and Detriments Guidelines.
Relates to: Business Competition
Christchurch International Airport Limited applies for clearance to acquire Craddocks Car Storage
8 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Christchurch International Airport Limited seeking clearance to acquire Craddocks Car Storage.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Sonoco's clearance application to acquire T.T.L Pacific
3 December 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Sonoco New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire T.T.L Pacific Limited. Both companies manufacture glued paper cores and tubes which are used for packaging.
Relates to: Business Competition
November 2010
Air ambulance companies warned over price fixing
24 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has reached administrative settlements with two companies who were competitors for air ambulance evacuations to New Zealand after an investigation into alleged price-fixing. The settlement includes a formal warning to both Maccawat Limited (formerly named South Pacific Air Ambulance (2008) Limited) and CareFlight (QLD) Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Sonoco applies for clearance to acquire T.T.L Pacific
23 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Sonoco New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire T.T.L Pacific Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
TEC Projects Limited granted clearance to buy Tecpak Industries Limited
18 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for TEC Projects Limited to acquire Tecpak Industries Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for PMP's clearance application
16 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from PMP Print Limited on 5 November 2010 seeking clearance to acquire the Manukau heatset printing business of APN Print NZ Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Sanford granted clearance to acquire Pacifica Seafoods Group
11 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Sanford Limited to acquire the five companies that together make up the Pacifica Seafoods Group of companies.
Relates to: Business Competition
Waste oil price-fixing case settled out of court
5 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has reached a settlement with ERS New Zealand Limited (ERS NZ), a waste oil company, following an investigation into an attempt to fix prices, which is illegal under the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
PMP Print applies for clearance to acquire heat set printing assets of APN Print
5 November 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from PMP Print Limited seeking clearance to acquire the Manukau heat set printing assets (and related spare parts) of APN Print NZ Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Rugby World Cup 2011 - Commerce Commission focuses on fair play
1 November 2010
The Commerce Commission is taking a close interest in ensuring businesses cashing in on the opportunities presented by the Rugby World Cup 2011 play by the rules.
Relates to: Fair Trading, Consumer Credit, Business Competition
October 2010
Statement of preliminary issues available for Pact Group subsidiary's clearance application
29 October 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from TEC Projects Limited on 19 October 2010 seeking clearance to acquire the plastic packaging business and assets of Tecpak Industries Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for AsureQuality Limited's and Proficiency Services Limited's clearance application
22 October 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from AsureQuality Limited and Proficiency Services Limited on 15 October 2010 seeking clearance to form a new joint venture company.
Relates to: Business Competition
Pact Group subsidiary applies for clearance to acquire Tecpak Industries Limited
20 October 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from TEC Projects Limited seeking clearance to acquire the plastic packaging business and assets of Tecpak Industries Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission focuses on construction sector
19 October 2010
Research conducted on behalf of the Commerce Commission indicates that some construction businesses are not aware of competition law and this may be affecting competition for non-residential building projects.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commission ends plans to draft enforcement guidelines on misuse of market power
18 October 2010
The Commerce Commission will no longer develop guidelines on section 36 of the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
AsureQuality and Proficiency Services apply for clearance to form a joint venture
15 October 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from AsureQuality Limited and Proficiency Services Limited seeking clearance to form a new joint venture company. The joint venture company would acquire all of the proficiency testing business assets of AsureQuality and Proficiency Services Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Sanford's clearance application
14 October 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Sanford Limited on 29 September 2010 seeking clearance to acquire the Pacifica Seafoods Group of companies.
Relates to: Business Competition
September 2010
Sanford Limited applies for clearance to acquire the Pacific Seafoods Group
29 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Sanford Limited seeking clearance to acquire the Pacifica Seafoods Group of companies.
Relates to: Business Competition
Tyre traders admit price fixing on Trade Me
27 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has reached administrative settlements with two Trade Me sellers who admitted that they had been fixing prices for tyres, which is illegal under the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Scandinavian Tobacco granted clearance to merge its cigar and pipe tobacco businesses with Swedish Match
22 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S to merge its New Zealand cigar, pipe tobacco and accessories businesses with that of Swedish Match AB. The clearance is given subject to the merged entity divesting the Willem cigar brand.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Act guidelines for trade associations released
14 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has today released guidelines to help trade associations understand their obligations under the Commerce Act. The guidelines are part of new series of guidelines and fact sheets focusing on the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Wellington airport taxi arrangements unlikely to breach Commerce Act
10 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has advised complainants regarding new arrangements for taxis and shuttles at Wellington International Airport Limited that these arrangements are unlikely to breach the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Guidelines on recognising and deterring bid rigging released by Commerce Commission
3 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has today released three related resources to assist purchasers in both the public and private sectors in recognising and deterring bid rigging.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission files freight forwarding cartel proceedings and settles with two defendants
2 September 2010
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court in Auckland against a number of companies accused of anti-competitive conduct in the freight forwarding market.
Relates to: Business Competition
July 2010
$100,000 penalties imposed in Waikato pathology services case
23 July 2010
The High Court in Auckland has imposed penalties on New Zealand Diagnostic Group and Pathology Associates Limited after they admitted being parties to an anti-competitive agreement concerning community pathology testing services in the Waikato area.
Relates to: Business Competition
June 2010
Tomarata Sand granted clearance to acquire Coastal Resources
25 June 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to Tomarata Sand Limited to acquire the assets and business of Coastal Resources Limited relating to sand mining operations at Tomarata in Northland.
Relates to: Business Competition
Preformed Line Products granted clearance to buy Electropar
24 June 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Preformed Line Products Company to acquire Electropar Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Scandinavian Tobacco applies for clearance to acquire Swedish Match
22 June 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Scandinavian Tobacco Group seeking clearance to merge their New Zealand cigar and pipe tobacco business with Swedish Match.
Relates to: Business Competition
AMP granted clearance to buy AXA's Australian and New Zealand businesses
21 June 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for AMP Limited to acquire the Australian and New Zealand operations of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Divestment guidelines released
4 June 2010
The Commerce Commission has today released guidelines on how it will consider divestment undertakings as part of an application for clearance for a business merger or acquisition.
Relates to: Business Competition
May 2010
Preformed Line Products applies for clearance
20 May 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Preformed Line Products Company seeking clearance to acquire Electropar Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Novartis granted clearance to acquire 52.15% shareholding in Alcon
6 May 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Novartis AG to acquire Nestlé S.A.'s 52.15 per cent shareholding in Alcon, Inc.
Relates to: Business Competition
AMP applies for clearance to acquire AXA Asia Pacific
3 May 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from AMP Limited seeking clearance to acquire the Australian and New Zealand assets and business of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
April 2010
Gisborne Farmers Market agrees to remove pricing rule
28 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has concluded its investigation into an allegation of price-fixing by the Committee of Gisborne Farmers Market. A settlement has been reached which has resolved the issue without any need for court action, and ensures that prices at the market will be set by the individual stall holders.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Tomarata Sand's clearance application
26 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application seeking clearance received from Tomarata Sand Limited, which is owned by Stan Semenoff.
Relates to: Business Competition
Hoyts granted clearance to buy Berkeley exhibition business
21 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Hoyts Corporation Holdings (NZ) Limited to acquire the Berkeley film exhibition business from Everard Entertainment Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Supreme Court overrules Commission's ability to pursue overseas resident
16 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has today received judgment from the Supreme Court in relation to an issue of jurisdiction relating to individuals resident overseas who are alleged to have breached the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Tomarata Sand applies for clearance to acquire Coastal Resources
13 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Tomarata Sand Limited seeking clearance to acquire the assets and business of Coastal Resources Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Novartis AG applies for clearance
1 April 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Novartis AG seeking clearance to acquire the majority shareholding in Alcon, Inc.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission closes investigation into music copyright holders
1 April 2010
A Commerce Commission investigation has resulted in a voluntary change of rules in the music copyright industry that will allow for competition to occur, to the benefit of those who purchase licenses for copyrighted music.
Relates to: Business Competition
March 2010
Hoyts NZ applies for clearance
17 March 2010
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Hoyts Corporation Holdings (NZ) Limited (Hoyts NZ) seeking clearance to acquire the film exhibition business assets of the Berkeley Cinema Group (Berkeley).
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission acknowledges select committee report
17 March 2010
The Commerce Commission acknowledges the findings of a Commerce Committee report into a case involving a Northland man who felt he had not been dealt with fairly by the Commission over the consequences of a merger decision reached 24 years ago.
Relates to: Business Competition
Cartel leniency policy updated by Commerce Commission
1 March 2010
The Commerce Commission has today released its updated cartel leniency policy.
Relates to: Business Competition
February 2010
Trade Me seller warned against anti-competitive behaviour
3 February 2010
The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning under the Commerce Act to Ernie Travers of Massey, Auckland, a Trade Me seller who, in the Commission's view, attempted to fix prices for LED bicycle lights with another online seller.
Relates to: Business Competition
January 2010
Commerce Commission watching retailers' credit card surcharges
12 January 2010
The Commerce Commission is taking a close interest in the surcharges some retailers have introduced this week for consumers paying by credit card and will continue to monitor developments.Relates to: Business Competition
January 2013
Statement of preliminary issues available for Perry Metal Protection Limited / CSP Coating Systems clearance application
25 January 2013
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Perry Metal Protection Limited (PMP) to acquire the CSP Coating Systems (CSP) division from Fletcher Steel.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Random House/Penguin clearance application
11 January 2013
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Bertelsmann SE & Co. (owner of Random House) and Pearson plc (owner of Penguin) seeking clearance to form a new jointly-owned company to be called Penguin Random House, which will acquire the retail book publishing businesses of Random House and Penguin.
Relates to: Business Competition
Perry Metal Protection seeks clearance to acquire CSP Coatings
4 January 2013
The Commerce Commission has received an application for clearance from Perry Metal Protection Limited (PMP) to acquire the CSP Coating Systems (CSP) division from Fletcher Steel.
Relates to: Business Competition
