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Business Community Input Sought
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 11:07 am | Commerce Commission
The business community is being asked for input on a set of process guidelines the Commerce Commission plans to publish, giving guidance to businesses seeking clearance for a merger or acquisition. More >>
Final determinations for backhaul services
Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:44 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released its final determinations on the price and non-price terms for the backhaul services that support the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) and unbundled bitstream (UBA) broadband services. More >>
Reasons for decline of DFS Galleria clearance
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 10:06 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published its reasons for declining to grant clearance for DFS Group Limited (DFS Galleria) to acquire 100 % of the shares in The Nuance Group (Nuance). More >>
Consultation on Next Generation Networks study
Monday, 23 June 2008, 11:45 am | Commerce Commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has today released a questionnaire which seeks feedback on a number of issues likely to be relevant to the Commerce Commission's study into Next Generation Networks (NGN). This follows the release ... More >>
Draft paper on accounting separation of Telecom
Sunday, 22 June 2008, 2:55 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today issued a draft paper on the principles and regulatory reporting requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom. The draft paper outlines the financial information that Telecom must provide and the guidelines it ... More >>
Geneva Finance refunds customers after investigatn
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:52 pm | Commerce Commission
Customers of Geneva Finance Limited have received more than $500,000 in refunds, following an out-of-court settlement with the Commerce Commission. More >>
Commission releases first report on broadband
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:10 pm | Commerce Commission
The first quarterly report on New Zealand broadband performance has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analyst firm IDC, the report examines the relative performance of New Zealand's ... More >>
Redeal cleared to acquire Egley Electrical
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 3:24 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has cleared Redeal Limited to acquire the assets and business of Egley Electrical Co Limited and Egley Electrical Petone Limited. More >>
March quarterly report on telecomms market
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:35 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its March quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand and overseas. More >>
Consumers Should Be Wary Of Holiday Vouchers
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 11:18 am | Commerce Commission
Consumers should be wary of telemarketers selling vouchers for free or discounted holidays, hotels and flights, the Commerce Commission warned today. More >>
Court of Appeal confirms NZ Bus breach
Friday, 6 June 2008, 5:30 pm | Commerce Commission
A judgment released by the Court of Appeal today confirms a High Court ruling that the attempted acquisition of Mana Coach Services by New Zealand Bus Limited (NZBL) was likely to substantially lessen competition in the Wellington regional market ... More >>
Commission to conduct Numbering Management Study
Friday, 6 June 2008, 10:57 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today issued the terms of reference for a study into telecommunications numbering. Telecommunications numbers in New Zealand are administrated by an industry body in accordance with the terms of the Number Administration Deed (NAD). More >>
Wings and Wheels over Waikato to refund tickets
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 11:33 am | Commerce Commission
In a settlement reached with the organisers of the postponed airshow, Wings and Wheels over Waikato, the Commerce Commission has secured refunds for those ticket-holders who were misled by the airshow's marketing and advertising. More >>
Commission Accepts Vector Settlement Proposal
Friday, 30 May 2008, 9:54 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today announced its acceptance of the settlement proposal put forward by Vector as an alternative to regulatory control being imposed in respect of its electricity distribution business. More >>
Successful Prosecution Over "Cellulite Pills"
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 1:45 pm | Commerce Commission
Consumers who bought Celluslim, a product that claimed to "melt away fat and cellulite", are finally able to receive refunds. More >>
Revised Draft TSO cost calculation for 2005/06
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:58 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a revised draft telecommunication service obligations (TSO) determination for 2005/06. The initial 2005/06 draft TSO, released in July 2007, had been assessed at $78.2 million. The revised draft TSO cost is $64.6 ... More >>
Greater certainty for regulated businesses
Friday, 23 May 2008, 4:47 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has launched a significant new project to create a series of regulatory guidelines and principles that will apply to the regulated businesses in the electricity and gas sectors. More >>
Next Generation Network study terms
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 11:29 am | Commerce Commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has released the final terms of reference for the Commerce Commission’s study into Next Generation Networks (NGN). The terms of reference outline the aims and scope of the study, as well as giving ... More >>
Commerce Commission appoints new CEO
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 12:17 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Nick Hill was previously the Chief Executive at Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC). More >>
Commerce Commission appeals 0867 High Court judgmt
Monday, 19 May 2008, 5:28 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission will appeal a judgment by the High Court in Auckland in the long-running case against Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited (Telecom). More >>
