November 1997
Big problem with cellphone promotions leads to more Commission court action
30 November 1997
"There is a big problem with cellphone promotions," Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said today.Relates to: Fair Trading
Trying to stop discounting of promotional beer costs DB Breweries $115,000
28 November 1997
In the Auckland High Court today DB Breweries Limited admitted breaching the Commerce Act by trying to prevent a tavern discounting promotional packs of beer, and the Court imposed a penalty of $110,000 plus $5,000 costs.Relates to: Business Competition
Commission clears Sealed Air/W R Grace merger
27 November 1997
The Commerce Commission today cleared the merger of Sealed Air (NZ) Ltd and W R Grace (NZ) Ltd.Relates to:
Consumers benefiting from competition in NZ
25 November 1997
"Competition in New Zealand business is increasing and consumers are benefiting," Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said today.Relates to:
Benmore does not face $20 million penalty
24 November 1997
The Commerce Commission is surprised at incorrect claims that North Island meat company Benmore Products faces $20 million penalties for allegedly price fixing with other North Island meat companies.Relates to: Business Competition
Commission notes remarks by Insurance Council
19 November 1997
Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said that the Commission has noted the remarks made by the Insurance Council today that New Zealand insurance companies will not insure against problems caused by computers failing in the year 2000.Relates to:
Big competition issues face electricity industry
19 November 1997
The electricity industry is facing significant Commerce and Fair Trading Act issues, some of which are before the courts now, while others will hopefully be resolved without court action Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said today.Relates to: Fair Trading
High Court injunction stops Stefan's misleading advertising
7 November 1997
The Wellington High Court yesterday imposed injunctions on Enza subsidiary, Stefan's Fresh Juice Company, promotions of orange juice, after finding that the promotions were misleading and breached the Fair Trading Act.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission Chairman invited to Australian utilities regulation conference
7 November 1997
Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard has been invited to speak at the public utilities regulation course being held in Melbourne next week.Relates to:
Fine print: We will give you a loan for a fee of up to only $500*
5 November 1997
This example of fine print in advertising is real. It is from one of the Commerce Commission cases being discussed today at a seminar about advertising regulation, being run by the Commission and the advertising industry.Relates to: Fair Trading
