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