December 2000
Commission offices reopen January 3; and holiday contact
22 December 2000
Commerce Commission offices will close to the public at mid-day today. However, some staff will be available this afternoon. If you need to contact them, please telephone, fax or e-mail as the buildings' doors will be locked.Relates to:
International ATTM Card was a pyramid selling scheme, court orders Aus$4 million to be returned
22 December 2000
The Australian Federal Court has found that the International ATTM Card Scheme, which was promoted widely in the North Island by World Netsafe Pty Limited, is an illegal pyramid and referral selling scheme and has ordered that Aus$4 million be returned to people who had bought into the scheme by December 1999.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission clears PaperlinX to acquire Spicers Paper
21 December 2000
The Commerce Commission today cleared PaperlinX Limited to acquire Spicers Paper Limited.Relates to:
Watch out - Christmas candles may release lead fumes
21 December 2000
In settlements with the Commerce Commission over the last two months, five businesses have recalled banned candles that have wicks containing lead.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission clears James Hardie to acquire Long International
18 December 2000
On Friday the Commerce Commission cleared James Hardie NZ Ltd to acquire all the assets of Long International Ltd.Relates to:
Zuellig Pharma applies for clearance to acquire Sigma assets
15 December 2000
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Zuellig Pharma Limited for clearance to acquire assets currently owned by Sigma NZ Limited. Both companies operate in pharmaceutical markets in New Zealand.Relates to:
Ticketek prices were in Australian dollars: warning that ticketing companies must state what currency they are using
13 December 2000
After Ticketek New Zealand Limited did not disclose that its prices for a Barbra Streisand concert in Sydney were in Australian dollars, the Commerce Commission is warning all ticketing companies to clearly state what currency they are using when selling tickets.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission crack down on claims about real estate:"The Professionals" Orewa Property Shop pleads guilty
12 December 2000
The Commerce Commission stepped up its action against false or misleading claims about real estate, with the conviction today of Orewa Property Shop Limited, trading as The Professionals.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission clears Vodafone to acquire radio frequency spectrum rights should it be successful in auction
8 December 2000
The Commerce Commission today cleared Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited to acquire certain management rights and licences in the current auction of radio frequency spectrum.Relates to:
Commission clears Lion Nathan to acquire Montana
8 December 2000
The Commerce Commission today cleared Lion Nathan Limited to acquire all the shares in Montana Group (NZ) Limited that it does not currently own.Relates to:
BOC NZ applies for clearance to acquire ASCO assets
7 December 2000
The Commerce Commission has received an application from BOC Gases New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire the assets of ASCO Carbon Dioxide Limited's retail carbon dioxide business.Relates to:
PaperlinX applies for clearance to extend ownership of Spicers Paper to 100 percent
6 December 2000
The Commerce Commission has received an application from PaperlinX Limited for clearance to acquire the remaining 58 percent of the shares in Spicers Paper Limited that it does not already own.Relates to:
James Hardie applies for clearance to acquire Long International
1 December 2000
The Commerce Commission has received an application from James Hardie New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire all the assets of Long International Limited's building panel manufacturing and distribution business in New Zealand.Relates to:
Milburn applies for clearance to acquire Isaac Concrete
1 December 2000
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Milburn New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire Isaac Concrete Limited.Relates to:
