January 2004
Commission launches new Mergers and Acquisitions Guidelines at industry seminars
30 January 2004
The Commerce Commission will officially launch its new Mergers and Acquisitions Guidelines at a series of industry seminars to be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in March. Media and industry representatives are invited to attend.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commission awaits explanation from Unison on price increases
29 January 2004
The Commerce Commission is awaiting an explanation from Hastings based electricity lines business Unison on its pricing structure.
Relates to: Electricity
Pacific Radiology applies for clearance to acquire Wakefield Radiology
26 January 2004
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Pacific Radiology Limited to acquire the radiology services, business and assets of Wakefield Radiology Limited.
Relates to:
Commerce Commission cautions car dealers: Interest-free deals must be just that
16 January 2004
The Commerce Commission is cautioning car dealers that interest-free deals that are not truly interest-free risk breaching the Fair Trading Act, an offence which can attract fines of up to $200,000.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Phoenix Organics admits labelling likely to breach Fair Trading Act
15 January 2004
In a settlement with the Commerce Commission, Phoenix Organics Limited has admitted the labelling of its 275ml Organic Orange, Mango and Apple Juice product was likely to breach the Fair Trading Act and has published a public apology on its website.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Asquith Group applies for exemption under EIR Act
7 January 2004
The Commerce Commission has received an application from the Asquith Group for an exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (the EIR Act) in relation to ownership separation provisions.
Relates to: Electricity
