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The Commerce Commission has withdrawn charges against Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd for failing to supply information in relation to the Commission's air cargo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