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
