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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 >>
Redeal applies for clearance
Monday, 19 May 2008, 9:55 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Redeal Limited seeking clearance to acquire the assets and business of Egley Electrical Co Limited and Egley Electrical Petone Limited. More >>
Commerce Commission warns property company
Friday, 16 May 2008, 4:41 pm | Commerce Commission
A Wellington property investment company and one of its directors have been warned by the Commerce Commission for making a misleading representation about a property they were selling. More >>
Commission Reaches Settlement With Placemakers
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 9:51 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has reached a settlement with Fletcher Distribution Limited, trading as Placemakers, regarding the incorrect in-store description, labelling and supply of a treated timber framing product, TimberSaver. In November 2004 Placemakers ... More >>
False information costs Christchurch car company
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 3:34 pm | Commerce Commission
A Christchurch motor vehicle dealer has pleaded guilty to providing a buyer with incorrect information, in falsely describing it as not damaged when it was imported. More >>
Commission To Accept Settlement Offer
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 12:34 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has announced today its decision to accept Transpower's administrative settlement offer instead of placing Transpower's transmission services under regulatory control. More >>
TradeMe praised By Commerce Commission
Monday, 5 May 2008, 3:10 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is praising the actions of the TradeMe community after an investigation into children's cots being offered for sale via an online auction. More >>
Supermkt fine for offering prize after comp closed
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 10:40 am | Commerce Commission
One of New Zealand's largest supermarket companies has been found guilty of breaching the Fair Trading Act by offering the opportunity to enter into a prize draw to win a holiday, months after the competition had closed. The company has been fined $17,000 ... More >>
Vita NZ cleared to acquire assets of Pacific Brand
Monday, 28 April 2008, 10:42 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today given clearance for Vita New Zealand to acquire all of the New Zealand foam, flooring and bedding businesses of Pacific Brands. More >>
Commission considers 0867 High Court judgment
Friday, 18 April 2008, 11:16 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is reviewing the decision released today by the High Court in Auckland in its long-running case against Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited (Telecom). More >>
