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Commission issues warning to Real Estate Network
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 11:42 am | Commerce Commission
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 ... More >>
Streamlined authorisation process guidelines
Monday, 30 March 2009, 3:16 pm | Commerce Commission
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. The streamlined process ... More >>
Decision on natl roaming investigation deferred
Monday, 30 March 2009, 10:06 am | Commerce Commission
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. The Commission has been considering whether there are reasonable grounds ... More >>
Commission files waste oil domestic cartel case
Friday, 27 March 2009, 5:04 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today filed proceedings in the High Court in Auckland alleging the collusive fixing of prices in the waste oil industry. The Commission began investigating the waste oil industry in 2006 following an approach by a whistleblower. ... More >>
Raise your IQ by being an informed consumer
Friday, 27 March 2009, 11:48 am | Commerce Commission
onsumers who respond to online IQ tests and love compatibility tests should be sure they have read the fine print. The Commerce Commission has received a number of complaints about text subscription services that originate from such websites. The usual scenario ... More >>
Accounting Separation Of Telecom
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 9:19 am | Commerce Commission
Under the requirements, Telecom must publish financial and other information about its retail, wholesale and network business activities. This information will be publicly available and is designed to inform a wide range of people about the operation and ... More >>
Kaimai and Grate Kiwi dispute with Fonterra
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 4:06 pm | Commerce Commission
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. More >>
Commerce Commission welcomes ruling
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 10:03 am | Commerce Commission
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. More >>
Draft review of backhaul services released
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 9:49 am | Commerce Commission
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. More >>
Commerce Commission – New Chair
Monday, 16 March 2009, 5:06 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission welcomes the announcement today, by Commerce Minister Simon Power, of the appointment of a new Chair, Dr Mark Berry. More >>
Curtin welcomes return to Commerce Commission
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 12:46 pm | Commerce Commission
Donal Curtin has welcomed the decision by Commerce Minister Simon Power agreeing to his continuing as a member of the Commerce Commission. “I believe my resignation of the Deputy Chair was the right thing to do as I appreciate that the Minister’s ... More >>
David Ferrier cleared for Godfrey Hirst scours
Monday, 9 March 2009, 11:03 am | Commerce Commission
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 ... More >>
Consultation on draft guidelines on carbon claims
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 3:05 pm | Commerce Commission
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 ... More >>
Xtra fined for false claims of endorsement
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 3:03 pm | Commerce Commission
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. More >>
Commerce Commission warns about fakes
Monday, 2 March 2009, 4:17 pm | Commerce Commission
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 ... More >>
The Warehouse fined for Fair Trading Act breaches
Monday, 2 March 2009, 1:33 pm | Commerce Commission
One of New Zealand's biggest retail stores has pleaded guilty to multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act and has been fined a total of $209,600 in the Auckland District Court today. More >>
Review of single-firm conduct enforcement
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 11:28 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has commenced a review of the effectiveness of the enforcement framework for addressing allegations under section 36 of the Commerce Act that a firm has taken advantage of its market power. More >>
Broadband at a Crossroads conference to be webcast
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 11:25 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission conference Broadband at a Crossroads being held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on 26 and 27 February will be webcast. The webcast can be accessed on http://www.r2.co.nz/20090226 More >>
Broadband at a Crossroads conference - programme
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 2:01 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a full programme for the upcoming Broadband at a Crossroads Conference being held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on 26 and 27 February. The conference is part of a wider study on the impact of new technology ... More >>
Statement of preliminary issues available for NZ
Friday, 30 January 2009, 2:48 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Mr David Ferrier on 12 December 2008, seeking clearance for himself, or his company, New Zealand Woolscourers Limited, concerning the acquisition ... More >>
