January 1996
Commission authorises electricity pricing arrangement
30 January 1996
The Commerce Commission has released a final decision today authorising a pricing arrangement for the wholesale electricity market for the period up to September 30.Relates to: Business Competition
ANZ admits mortgage ads were misleading
30 January 1996
The ANZ Bank today pleaded guilty to three charges relating to its "Yes Mortgages" marketing campaign run last year.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission draft determination opposes Air New Zealand/Ansett merger
26 January 1996
The Commerce Commission has today released a draft determination saying that, on the information currently available to it, it would not authorise a proposal for Air New Zealand to buy up to 50 percent of Ansett Holdings Ltd.Relates to:
High Court decision significant for whole electricity industry
18 January 1996
The High Court's decision upholding the Commerce Commission clearance of a proposed merger of Auckland power companies, Mercury Energy and Power New Zealand, has significant implications for the whole electricity industry.Relates to:
Electricity conference begins tomorrow
17 January 1996
The Commerce Commission conference to consider two arrangements relating to the establishment of a competitive wholesale electricity market begins in Wellington tomorrow.Relates to: Business Competition