December 2008
Commerce Commission publishes Regulatory Provisions of the Commerce Act 1986: Discussion Paper
19 December 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released a discussion paper on the Regulatory Provisions of the Commerce Act 1986. This discussion paper sets out the Commission's preliminary views on the new and significant changes to the regulatory provisions in the Act, which were introduced through the Commerce Amendment Act 2008.Relates to: Pan Industry Projects, Electricity, Gas Pipelines, Airports
October 2008
Gas Authorisation will further reduce prices
31 October 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released the Authorisation for the Control of Supply of Natural Gas Distribution Services by Vector Ltd and Powerco Ltd, which will result in further reductions in prices for gas distribution services.Relates to: Business Competition, Gas Pipelines
September 2008
Commerce Commission issues final determination on Maui Gas Pipeline Open Access
18 September 2008
The Commerce Commission has today issued the final determination in relation to an application under section 58 of the Commerce Act by two Todd companies in relation to access to the Maui gas pipeline. This is consistent with the Commission's preliminary view stated in its April draft determination.
Relates to: Business Competition, Gas Pipelines
Commerce Commission's preliminary view on Vector's and Powerco's offers of undertakings
5 September 2008
The Commerce Commission has formed a preliminary view to not accept offers of undertaking from Vector and Powerco in relation to the supply of their controlled natural gas distribution services.
Relates to: Gas Pipelines
August 2008
Court of Appeal confirms decision to control Powerco's and Vector's gas pipeline services
12 August 2008
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge by Powerco Limited to the Commerce Commission's 2004 recommendation to control gas pipeline services supplied by Powerco Limited and Vector Limited. The Court also dismissed Powerco's challenge to the Minister of Energy's subsequent decision to impose control. The Court found that, in recommending price control, the Commission's interpretation of the relevant regulatory provisions in the Commerce Act was "the correct approach".
Relates to: Gas Pipelines
April 2008
Commerce Commission issues Maui Pipeline Open Access draft determination
15 April 2008
The Commerce Commission has today issued a draft determination in relation to an application under section 58 of the Commerce Act by two Todd companies in relation to access to the Maui pipeline.
Relates to: Business Competition, Gas Pipelines
