Commerce Commission - Latest News [Page 162]
Christmas Candles May Release Lead Fumes
Thursday, 21 December 2000, 10:21 am | Commerce Commission
In settlements with the Commerce Commission over the last two months, five businesses have recalled banned candles that have wicks containing lead. More >>
James Hardie cleared to acquire Long International
Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 8:48 am | Commerce Commission
On Friday the Commerce Commission cleared James Hardie NZ Ltd to acquire all the assets of Long International Ltd. More >>
Zuellig Pharma Applies For Clearance
Monday, 18 December 2000, 10:12 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Zuellig Pharma Limited for clearance to acquire assets currently owned by Sigma NZ Limited. Both companies operate in pharmaceutical markets in New Zealand. More >>
Ticketek Prices Were In Australian Dollars
Wednesday, 13 December 2000, 11:45 am | Commerce Commission
After Ticketek New Zealand Limited did not disclose that its prices for a Barbra Streisand concert in Sydney were in Australian dollars, the Commerce Commission is warning all ticketing companies to clearly state what currency they are using when ... More >>
Commission Crack Down On Claims About Real Estate
Wednesday, 13 December 2000, 9:55 am | Commerce Commission
Commission Crack Down On Claims About Real Estate: "The Professionals" Orewa Property Shop Pleads Guilty More >>
BOC NZ Applies For Clearance To Acquire ASCO Asset
Thursday, 7 December 2000, 5:05 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from BOC Gases New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire the assets of ASCO Carbon Dioxide Limited's retail carbon dioxide business. More >>
PaperlinX Applies For Clearance
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 10:34 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from PaperlinX Limited for clearance to acquire the remaining 58 percent of the shares in Spicers Paper Limited that it does not already own. More >>
Milburn Applies For Clearance
Friday, 1 December 2000, 3:49 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Milburn New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire Isaac Concrete Limited. More >>
James Hardie Applies For Clearance To Acquire Long
Friday, 1 December 2000, 12:51 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from James Hardie New Zealand Limited for clearance to acquire all the assets of Long International Limited's building panel manufacturing and distribution business in New Zealand. More >>
Credit Card Brochures Breached Fair Trading Act
Wednesday, 29 November 2000, 3:35 pm | Commerce Commission
In a settlement with the Commerce Commission, the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has acknowledged that a claim in its credit card brochures made a misleading representation to non-business consumers about their rights and breached the Fair Trading Act. More >>
Commission To Release Lion/Montana Decision
Monday, 27 November 2000, 12:42 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission will release its decision on Lion Nathan Limited's application for clearance to acquire all the shares in Montana Group (NZ) Limited on Friday, December 8. More >>
Commerce Commission: Electricity Price Control
Friday, 24 November 2000, 3:36 pm | Commerce Commission
"The Commission will be as open as possible in its approach to electricity price control. It is important, both for the industry and for the benefit of consumers, that there is an open and transparent regime, with a high degree of regulatory certainty", ... More >>
Commission Releases Shell/FCE Decision
Wednesday, 22 November 2000, 4:51 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released the public copy of its decision clearing Shell Overseas Holdings Limited to acquire Fletcher Challenge Energy (FCE), subject to Shell divesting a range of assets currently owned by Shell and FCE. More >>
Lion Applies To Extend Ownership Of Montana
Tuesday, 21 November 2000, 4:39 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Lion Nathan Limited for clearance to acquire all the shares in Montana Group (NZ) Limited that it does not currently own. More >>
Haven Motors Fined $5,000
Tuesday, 21 November 2000, 12:42 am | Commerce Commission
Haven Motors Fined $5,000: "Interest Free ...On All Used Vehicles" Was Available Only On Some Cars More >>
Commission Clears Shell To Acquire FCE
Friday, 17 November 2000, 10:04 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today cleared Shell Overseas Holdings Limited to acquire Fletcher Challenge Energy Limited (FCE), subject to Shell divesting a range of assets currently owned by Shell and FCE. More >>
Freedom Communications fined $8,000
Wednesday, 15 November 2000, 4:47 pm | Commerce Commission
The Auckland District Court today fined Freedom Communications Limited $8,000 for breaching the Fair Trading Act by advertising cellphone calls at 5 cents a minute but charging 99 cents a minute. More >>
Media Release: Vodafone BA Application
Wednesday, 15 November 2000, 4:44 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited for clearance to acquire management rights in the current auction of radio frequency spectrum. More >>
Shell Offers To Divest More Gas Assets
Wednesday, 15 November 2000, 11:46 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has agreed to a request from Shell Overseas Holdings Limited to amend its current application for clearance to acquire Fletcher Challenge Energy Limited (FCE). More >>
Commission authorises RAL to acquire Turoa
Tuesday, 14 November 2000, 3:59 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today authorised Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited ("RAL") to acquire the assets and operations of Turoa Ski Resorts Limited (in receivership). More >>
