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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 >>
Commerce Commission report on numbering management
Friday, 5 December 2008, 1:16 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released its report on telecommunications numbering in New Zealand currently administered under the Number Administration Deed (NAD). More >>
Guidelines on green claims released
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 11:06 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released guidelines to businesses that make environmental, or ‘green’, claims in their marketing. More >>
Commerce Commission provides guidelines
Thursday, 27 November 2008, 1:35 pm | Commerce Commission
The guidelines outline the process, indicative timeframes and the kinds of information that the Commission considers when it looks at clearance applications. The guidelines also introduce two new elements to the way that the Commission processes clearance ... More >>
Draft Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2006/07
Monday, 24 November 2008, 10:10 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a telecommunication service obligation (TSO) determination for the Local Residential Telephone Service covering the 2006/07 year. The draft cost is $62.8 million. More >>
GE Money customers get refunds after FTA breach
Friday, 14 November 2008, 11:32 am | Commerce Commission
GE Money admitted breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 by making misleading representations to some customers that it was entitled to charge interest during an interest free period specified on their contracts. About 3660 affected customers will receive a ... More >>
First Security parent company ISS cleared
Friday, 7 November 2008, 11:00 am | Commerce Commission
First Security parent company ISS cleared to acquire manned guarding business of Chubb More >>
Commission to investigate mobile termination
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 10:35 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today announced it is commencing an investigation into whether mobile termination access services should be regulated. More >>
Electricity Lines Business disclosure requirements
Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:39 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is today issuing revised information disclosure requirements for electricity distribution businesses. More >>
Update on Wings and Wheels refund process
Friday, 24 October 2008, 12:23 pm | Commerce Commission
In March 2008 the Commission obtained a court order freezing the assets of Hawker Holdings, Airshow.co.nz - Media Limited, airshow.co.nz Limited and Kenneth James Ross, so that ticket money would be available for refunds. In an agreement reached ... More >>
Second report on broadband quality
Monday, 20 October 2008, 12:53 pm | Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission Chair Paula Rebstock said, "The Commission is pleased to note that the report indicates there was an overall improvement in the June quarter in the performance of the five largest ISPs." More >>
Kaimai and Grate Kiwi disputes with Fonterra
Friday, 17 October 2008, 9:55 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its Draft Determination regarding disputes between Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) and both Kaimai Cheese Company Limited (Kaimai) and Grate Kiwi Cheese Company Limited (Grate Kiwi). More >>
