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Coca-Cola Amatil cleared to acquire Baker Halls
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 9:24 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has cleared Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) Limited (CCA) to acquire the Baker Halls and Baker Halls Original brands, a hot-fill production line and other associated assets from Old Fashioned Foods Ltd (OFF). More >>
Aerolineas Argentinas fined for non-compliance
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 4:30 pm | Commerce Commission
An airline company has pleaded guilty to failing to supply information requested by the Commerce Commission under section 98 of the Commerce Act. It has been fined $11,000 in the Auckland District Court. More >>
Warning over hybrid comparative advertising
Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 11:24 am | Commerce Commission
A car company has been warned by the Commerce Commission about comparative claims made in advertising for one of its hybrid vehicles. More >>
Commission warns KLM over incorrect internet fares
Friday, 16 January 2009, 10:53 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has concluded its investigation into complaints received from consumers when KLM Royal Dutch Airlines declined to honour very cheap airfares booked via KLM’s website. In the Commission’s view, KLM is at risk of having ... More >>
Bird flu remedy is quackery
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 10:10 am | Commerce Commission
The prosecution was brought by the Commerce Commission after an investigation of numerous claims made by Ingrid and John Godwin through their business, Healing World. The Commission's investigation was prompted after complaints were received about ... More >>
Commerce Commission commences review of backhaul
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 10:02 am | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Chair Paula Rebstock said, "The Commission indicated when it released the UCLL Backhaul Determination in June last year that it would regularly review these links. This is the first time that the Commission has built an automatic ... More >>
Undertakings for mobile termination access
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 10:00 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received undertakings from Vodafone, Telecom and NZ Communications in relation to the provision of mobile termination access services. More >>
Company fined for "energised" water claims
Tuesday, 13 January 2009, 10:24 am | Commerce Commission
Big Blue Limited, which sells, supplies and processes water and sells/rents water coolers, breached the Fair Trading Act by making false claims about two of its products, Energised Distilled Water and Energised Mineral Water. The company was fined a total ... More >>
Reasons published for decline of Tegel application
Friday, 9 January 2009, 11:33 am | Commerce Commission
The reasons can be viewed on the Commission's website www.comcom.govt.nz under Public Registers. The clearance application was declined on 22 October 2008. More >>
Schneider to Pay $1.1 Million
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 12:46 pm | Commerce Commission
“This successful prosecution demonstrates the Commission’s determination to take action against international cartels which target New Zealand,” said Commerce Commission Chair Paula Rebstock. More >>
Third report on broadband quality
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 10:32 am | Commerce Commission
The third quarterly report on broadband quality has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analysts IDC, the report examines the quality of broadband service provided by New Zealand’s ... More >>
New Zealand Woolscourers applies for clearance
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 2:55 pm | Commerce Commission
Cavalier Wool, which is 92.5 percent owned by Cavalier Bremworth Limited and 7.5 percent by interests associated with Mr David Ferrier, operates wool scours at Napier and Timaru. Godfrey Hirst operates wool scours at Napier and Invercargill. More >>
Bogus pill business busted for Fair Trading breach
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 1:28 pm | Commerce Commission
Erdic Limited and its manager Allan Mitchell were fined a total of $100,000 in the Auckland District Court today. Erdic made claims in a brochure and on two websites that a pill called Erdic was a natural alternative to breast implants and could significantly ... More >>
International air cargo cartel to be prosecuted
Monday, 15 December 2008, 12:03 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is today initiating proceedings in the High Court in Auckland against 13 airlines and seven airline staff, including senior executives, for extensive and long-term cartel activity in the air cargo market. More >>
Quarterly report on telecommunications markets
Friday, 12 December 2008, 10:35 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its September quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand. More >>
Input methodologies processes and timeframes
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 4:31 pm | Commerce Commission
In accordance with section 52V(1) of the Commerce Act 1986, the Commerce Commission has issued a notice of intention outlining the process that will be followed and setting out the proposed timeframes for the input methodologies project. The project ... More >>
Keep An Eye Out For Misleading Christmas Offers
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 10:44 am | Commerce Commission
The run up to Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for the Commerce Commission as shoppers call to voice their complaints about special offers or deals they believe to be misleading and unfair. At this time of year the Commission ... More >>
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ applies to acquire Baker Hall
Monday, 8 December 2008, 5:27 pm | Commerce Commission
CCA is a company incorporated in New Zealand and is 100 percent owned by Coca-Cola Amatil Limited which is a publicly listed Australian company. CCA has the exclusive licence to bottle the 'Coca-Cola brand' beverages in New Zealand, and has five bottling ... More >>
Commission releases guidelines on school uniforms
Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:46 am | Commerce Commission
The guidelines follow an investigation prompted by numerous complaints about the limited supplier choice and high prices charged for school uniforms. The guidelines are not intended as formal legal advice. More >>
Draft Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2007/08
Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:25 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a telecommunication service obligation (TSO) Cost Calculation Determination for the Local Residential Telephone Service covering the 2007/08 year. The draft cost is $70.7 million. More >>
