Media Releases

SkyCity Entertainment seeks clearance to acquire Otago Casinos

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has received an application from SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Otago Casinos Limited.

Commission identifies companies liable for $50 million telecommunications levy

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission today released its draft determination of the amounts telcos will pay towards the $50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2011/12.

Canterbury power consumers’ opinions sought on proposed increase in prices

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission is seeking the views of Canterbury consumers on an application by the lines company Orion to increase its electricity prices as it rebuilds its network following the earthquakes. Orion is also seeking to recover lost revenue and extra costs incurred as a result of the quakes.

Commission issues draft report on Auckland International Airport

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has today released its draft of a report to the Ministers of Commerce and Transport on the effectiveness of the information disclosure regulatory regime under Part 4 of the Commerce Act in relation to Auckland International Airport.

Commerce Commission clears Vector to acquire Contact gas metering business

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has cleared Vector Limited to acquire Contact Energy Limited’s natural gas metering business.

Demand for mobile data doubles for second year in a row says telco report

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission today released its 2012 telecommunications annual monitoring report analysing the state of New Zealand’s telecommunications markets.

More penalties in long-running air cargo cartel case

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The High Court has ordered three further airlines to pay a combined total of $9.6 million in penalties for their role in the air cargo cartel case brought by the Commerce Commission. This brings the total penalties in the case to over $35 million.

Commission seeks public comment on Orion Customised Price-Quality Path Proposal

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has commenced the process for setting new maximum prices and new quality standards for Orion New Zealand Limited (“Orion”).

Commission urges caution for users of multi-purpose ladders

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has urged consumers and tradespeople to exercise caution when using two models of ‘Transforma’ multi-purpose ladder, sold nationwide by Brand Developers Limited between 2007 and March 2013.

Commission approves amendment to costs Transpower can recover for Otahuhu Substation project

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200

The Commerce Commission has approved an amendment to the Major Capital Expenditure Allowance (MCA) for the Otahuhu Substation Diversity Project. The maximum amount of expenditure that Transpower can now recover from consumers has increased from $99.0 million to $106.1 million (all in 2009 dollars).