December 2011
High Court hands out $3million penalty in refrigerator compressor industry cartel case
22 December 2011
The High Court at Auckland has imposed a penalty of $3million against a major manufacturer of refrigerator compressors following a cartel investigation under the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
IAG New Zealand Limited seeks clearance to acquire AMI Insurance
20 December 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from IAG New Zealand Limited (IAG) seeking clearance to acquire certain business assets of AMI Insurance.
Relates to: Business Competition
Fonterra's proposed Kotahi joint venture unlikely to lessen competition - draft decision by Commerce Commission
16 December 2011
The Commerce Commission has reached a preliminary view that a proposed joint venture between Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and Silver Fern Farms Limited would be unlikely to harm competition, and therefore does not need an authorisation under the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Seagate Technology granted clearance to acquire the hard disk drive business of Samsung Electronics
15 December 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Seagate Technology Plc to acquire certain assets of the hard disk drive business of Samsung Electronics Co. Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
November 2011
Commerce Commission authorises a restriction on the sale of refrigerants to safety certified customers only
29 November 2011
The Commerce Commission has authorised a proposal for refrigerant wholesalers to enter into a voluntary agreement which contains an exclusionary provision.
Relates to: Business Competition
October 2011
Go ahead for Commerce Commission freight forwarding cartel case against Kuehne + Nagel
18 October 2011
The High Court has given the Commerce Commission the go ahead to proceed to trial against Kuehne+Nagel International AG (Keuhne + Nagel) in relation to the Commission's ongoing freight forwarding cartel case.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues for Pact Group's application to acquire the plastic pails business of Viscount Plastics
13 October 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Pact Group seeking clearance to acquire the plastic pails business of Viscount Plastics.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission reaches settlement over collusion in refrigerator compressor industry
10 October 2011
The Commerce Commission has agreed to a settlement with a major manufacturer of compressors following an investigation into cartel conduct.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of Preliminary Issues and timetable for Fonterra's authorisation application
7 October 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited seeking authorisation for an agreement that it considers may be anti-competitive.
Relates to: Business Competition
Pact Group applies to acquire the plastic pails business of Viscount Plastics
5 October 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Pact Group seeking clearance to acquire the plastic pails business of Viscount Plastics.
Relates to: Business Competition
September 2011
iSite granted clearance to acquire billboard assets of O.T.W. Advertising
30 September 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Outdoor Media Limited, the owner of iSite Limited, to acquire up to 100 per cent of the billboard assets of O.T.W. Advertising Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commission reaches preliminary view to authorise a proposal to restrict the sale of refrigerants
30 September 2011
The Commerce Commission has reached a preliminary view that the Refrigerant License Trust Board's proposal to restrict sales of refrigerants to trained and certified people is not likely to lessen competition in any market.
Relates to: Business Competition
Matariki Forests granted clearance to acquire the Canterbury forest assets of Selwyn Plantation Board
28 September 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Matariki Forests to acquire the Canterbury forestry assets of the Selwyn Plantation Board.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission receives authorisation application from Fonterra
14 September 2011
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has applied to the Commerce Commission seeking authorisation under Section 58 of the Commerce Act for an agreement that may be anti-competitive. Fonterra have formed a limited partnership with Silver Fern Farms Limited to create Kotahi Logistics.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of Preliminary Issues for iSite's application to acquire O.T.W.
5 September 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from iSite Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100 per cent of the billboard assets of O.T.W Advertising Limited (OTW).
Relates to: Business Competition
August 2011
Commerce Commission gets green light to proceed with air cargo price-fixing case
26 August 2011
The Commerce Commission has succeeded in the first phase of its trial against the defending airlines in the Commission's air cargo price-fixing case.
Relates to: Business Competition
iSite Limited applies for clearance to acquire billboard assets of O.T.W Advertising Limited
25 August 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from iSite Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100 per cent of the billboard assets of O.T.W Advertising Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
GEA granted clearance to acquire Nu-Con
24 August 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for GEA Process Engineering A/S to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Nu-Con Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
July 2011
Commerce Commission authorises merger of Southern Cross and Aorangi Hospitals in Palmerston North
28 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has authorised the merger of the Palmerston North private hospital operations of Southern Cross Hospitals Limited and Aorangi Hospital Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues for Seagate's clearance application to acquire Samsung hard disk drive business
15 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Seagate Technology Plc seeking clearance to acquire certain assets of the hard disk drive business of Samsung Electronics Co. Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
GEA applies for clearance to acquire Nu-Con
11 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from GEA Process Engineering A/S seeking clearance to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Nu-Con Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Refrigerant License Trust Board applies for authorisation regarding supply of refrigerants
8 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application under its streamlined authorisation process from the Refrigerant License Trust Board (RLTB).
Relates to: Business Competition
Seagate Technology applies for clearance to acquire the hard disk drive business of Samsung Electronics
6 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Seagate Technology Plc seeking clearance to acquire certain assets of the hard disk drive business of Samsung Electronics Co. Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission reaches preliminary view to approve Palmerston North private hospital merger
1 July 2011
The Commerce Commission has reached a preliminary view that it should allow Southern Cross Hospitals Limited and Aorangi Hospital Limited to merge their Palmerston North private hospitals.
Relates to: Business Competition
June 2011
Statement of preliminary issues for Matariki Forests' clearance application to acquire the Selwyn Plantation Board
29 June 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Matariki Forests seeking clearance to acquire the forestry assets of the Selwyn Plantation Board.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission grants Comfort Group clearance to acquire Dunlop Living
24 June 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for New Zealand Comfort Group Limited to acquire all of the business assets of Dunlop Living Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Matariki Forests applies for clearance to acquire the Selwyn Plantation Board's forestry assets
23 June 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Matariki Forests seeking clearance to acquire the forestry assets of the Selwyn Plantation Board.
Relates to: Business Competition
$5.2 million in new penalties for price fixing in freight forwarding industry
14 June 2011
The High Court at Auckland has ordered three international freight forwarding companies to pay penalties totalling $5.2 million plus costs for breaches of the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission authorises Cavalier Wool's purchase of Wool Services International's wool scouring assets
10 June 2011
The Commerce Commission has decided to authorise Cavalier Wool Holding's acquisition of all of the wool scouring assets of New Zealand Wool Services International. If the acquisition occurs, Cavalier Wool will be the only wool scourer in New Zealand.
Relates to: Business Competition
May 2011
Southern Cross Health Trust and Aorangi Hospital apply for authorisation to form joint venture
25 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has received a joint application under its streamlined authorisation process from Southern Cross Health Trust and Aorangi Hospital Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues for New Zealand Comfort Group's clearance application to acquire Dunlop Living
13 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from New Zealand Comfort Group Limited seeking clearance to acquire the business assets of Dunlop Living Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Court awards highest penalty to date in price fixing
12 May 2011
The High Court has ordered Qantas Airways Ltd to pay a $6.5 million penalty for breaches of the Commerce Act, the highest penalty to date in New Zealand for price fixing.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission appeals ruling in cardboard cartel case
6 May 2011
The Commerce Commission is filing an appeal against a High Court decision last month that limited the Commission's case in respect of a cartel in the cardboard box industry.
Relates to: Business Competition
New Zealand Comfort Group applies for clearance to acquire Dunlop Living
6 May 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from New Zealand Comfort Group Limited, formerly Sleepyhead Manufacturing Company Limited, seeking clearance to acquire all the assets of Dunlop Living Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission to hold conference on Cavalier Wool's application to take over New Zealand Wool Services International
2 May 2011
The Commerce Commission will hold a conference this week to discuss matters relating to Cavalier Wool's application seeking authorisation to acquire the assets of and/or shares in New Zealand Wool Services International.
Relates to: Business Competition
April 2011
Airlines' information request case resolved
27 April 2011
The Commerce Commission has withdrawn charges against Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd for failing to supply information in relation to the Commission's air cargo price-fixing case.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission narrows focus of air cargo cartel case before trial
20 April 2011
The Commerce Commission today filed discontinuances against PT Garuda Indonesia and six Air New Zealand executives as it continues to refine its air cargo cartel case leading up to the first hearing next month.
Relates to: Business Competition
Record Commerce Act penalty against Telecom for price squeeze
19 April 2011
The High Court in Auckland has imposed a $12 million penalty against Telecom for breaching section 36 of the Commerce Act in the so-called 'data tails' case.
Relates to: Business Competition, Telecommunications
Commerce Commission issues draft determination on wool scouring assets application
13 April 2011
The Commerce Commission has reached a preliminary view that it should allow Cavalier Wool Holdings to acquire up to 100 per cent of New Zealand Wool Services International's wool scouring assets and stock (and/or the shares in New Zealand Wool Services International).
Relates to: Business Competition
$7.6 million in penalties imposed against two airlines in air cargo cartel case
5 April 2011
The High Court in Auckland has today imposed penalties against two of the international airlines charged in a major cartel proceeding brought by the Commerce Commission.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission decides rugby union authorisation no longer required
1 April 2011
The Commerce Commission has revoked an authorisation granted to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), relating to salary cap arrangements and player movement regulations, as it is no longer required.
Relates to: Business Competition
March 2011
Commerce Commission to examine whether a dairy price control inquiry is warranted
30 March 2011
The Commerce Commission is undertaking preliminary analysis to determine whether a price control inquiry into retail milk is warranted under Part 4 of the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition, Dairy Industry
Settlements in cartel case as Commerce Commission prepares for Court
18 March 2011
The Commerce Commission has reached settlements with three international airlines charged in a major cartel proceeding, ahead of the first hearing in the case scheduled for May this year.
Relates to: Business Competition
Court of Appeal rules on use of confidentiality orders
11 March 2011
The Commerce Commission welcomes yesterday's judgment by the Court of Appeal in relation to the Commission's use of confidentiality orders in a major cartel investigation.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission considers revoking Rugby Union decision
9 March 2011
The Commerce Commission is considering revoking its decision that authorised the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to have a salary cap and player movement regulations.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission grants clearance to Interpipe to acquire Fletcher Concrete's Hamilton pipe plant
4 March 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Interpipe Holdings Limited (trading as Waters & Farr) to acquire Fletcher Concrete and Infrastructure Limited's vertical drycast technology concrete pipe plant located in Hamilton.
Relates to: Business Competition
February 2011
Commerce Commission grants clearance to Fletcher Building to acquire Crane Group
25 February 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Fletcher Building Limited to acquire up to 100 per cent of the ordinary shares of the Crane Group Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Waters & Farr applies for clearance to acquire Fletcher Concrete's VT concrete pipe plant
9 February 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Interpipe Holdings Limited (trading as Waters & Farr) seeking clearance to acquire Fletcher Concrete and Infrastructure Limited's vertical drycast technology (VT) concrete pipe plant at Ruffell Road, Hamilton.
Relates to: Business Competition
Cavalier Wool Holdings applies for authorisation to acquire New Zealand Wool Services International
9 February 2011
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Cavalier Wool Holdings seeking authorisation to acquire up to 100 per cent of New Zealand Wool Services International's wool scouring assets and stock or any interconnected body corporate of that company; and/or
the shares in New Zealand Wool Services International.
Relates to: Business Competition
Sonoco granted clearance to acquire T.T.L. Pacific
4 February 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Sonoco New Zealand Limited to acquire the business assets of T.T.L. Pacific Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
January 2011
Christchurch International Airport Limited granted clearance to acquire Craddocks Car Storage
27 January 2011
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Christchurch International Airport Limited to acquire Craddocks Car Storage.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Fletcher Building's clearance application to acquire Crane Group
20 January 2011
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Fletcher Building Australia Pty Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100 per cent of the ordinary shares in Crane Group Limited
Relates to: Business Competition
