March 2009
Commerce Commission issues warning to Real Estate Network
31 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has warned the Real Estate Network Limited (REN) that it and its members risk breaching the Commerce Act. REN is a cooperative company representing approximately 95 per cent of licensed residential real estate agents in and around Christchurch. Last year it adopted a by-law setting a minimum for commissions payable between its members.Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission defers decision on national roaming investigation
30 March 2009
The Commerce Commission today announced that it is deferring its decision on whether to investigate extending the regulation of the national mobile roaming service to include price.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission consults on streamlined authorisation process guidelines
30 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has developed a new streamlined authorisation process that will enable faster decisions on certain authorisation applications. This should result in more timely and cost-effective decisions by businesses.Relates to: Business Competition
Raise your IQ by being an informed consumer
27 March 2009
Consumers who respond to online IQ tests and love compatibility tests should be sure they have read the fine print.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission responds to mobile termination undertakings
25 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has today given feedback to three telecommunications companies on their proposed undertakings for mobile termination access services. The undertakings were submitted to the Commission as an alternative to regulation.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases final requirements for regulatory financial reporting by Telecom
25 March 2009
The Commerce Commission today issued the regulatory requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission files waste oil domestic cartel case
23 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has today filed proceedings in the High Court in Auckland alleging the collusive fixing of prices in the waste oil industry.Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission procedure in accordance with standard best practice
20 March 2009
The Commerce Commission is disappointed that Air New Zealand has chosen to file what the airline itself describes as "unnecessary litigation" and in so doing, is seeking to delay the proceedings that seek to determine whether or not Air New Zealand was a party to a sophisticated international price fixing arrangement.Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission releases draft review of backhaul services
19 March 2009
The Commerce Commission today released a draft report on backhaul services. Backhaul is the final link connecting competitors to Telecom's local loop, so those companies can provide services such as landlines and broadband to households.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases consultation document on Kaimai and Grate Kiwi disputes with Fonterra
19 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has released a consultation document regarding disputes between Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and both Kaimai Cheese Company Limited and The Grate Kiwi Cheese Company Limited.Relates to: Dairy Industry
Court of Appeal upholds Commission's ability to pursue overseas residents
18 March 2009
The Commerce Commission welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling today confirming the New Zealand Courts' jurisdiction over overseas residents alleged to have breached the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission - New Chair
16 March 2009
The Commerce Commission welcomes the announcement today, by Commerce Minister Simon Power, of the appointment of a new Chair, Dr Mark Berry.
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David Ferrier cleared to acquire Godfrey Hirst's wool scours
6 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has given clearance today for Auckland businessman Mr David Ferrier, or his company New Zealand Woolscourers Limited, to acquire wool scouring and wool dumping assets of Godfrey Hirst NZ Limited and shares in Cavalier Wool Holdings Limited. The acquisition will result in the wool scouring businesses of Cavalier Wool and Godfrey Hirst coming under common ownership.Relates to: Business Competition
Commerce Commission consults on draft guidelines on carbon claims
3 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has today released draft guidelines which inform businesses about their obligations surrounding carbon offset and neutrality claims and how they are affected by the Fair Trading Act. The Commission is seeking feedback on the guidelines before they are finalised.Relates to: Fair Trading
Xtra fined for false claims of endorsement by Commerce Commission
3 March 2009
Xtra Ltd, a division of Telecom New Zealand Ltd, has been found guilty of breaching the Fair Trading Act and has been fined $45,000 in the Wellington District Court today. Xtra must also pay $10,000 in costs.Relates to: Fair Trading, Telecommunications
Commerce Commission warns about fakes
2 March 2009
The Commerce Commission is cautioning consumers to be alert after issuing more than 70 warnings relating to the sale of possible counterfeit clothing and footwear on the Trade Me website. The traders have been warned that they risk committing an offence under the Fair Trading Act if they are selling or offering for sale goods that are not genuinely manufactured 'labelled' items.
Relates to: Fair Trading
