Commerce Commission - Latest News [Page 47]
Preliminary Issues for Heinz Wattie’s/Cerebos Gregg’s Merger
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:14 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from H. J. Heinz Company (New Zealand) Limited (Heinz Wattie’s) to acquire the food and instant coffee business of Cerebos Gregg’s Limited (Cerebos ... More >>
Report on annual review of Fonterra’s Milk Price Manuak
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:03 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its final report on its annual review of Fonterra’s Milk Price Manual for the current dairy season. More >>
TSB Bank To Repay Customers After Miscalculating Break Fees
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 11:00 am | Commerce Commission
TSB Bank Limited (TSB) will repay customers who were inadvertently overcharged for terminating their fixed-term lending agreements. More >>
Preliminary Issues released for MYOB/Reckon merger
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:25 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a Statement of Preliminary Issues relating to MYOB Group Limited’s (MYOB) proposed acquisition of the Accountants Group business of Reckon Limited (Reckon). More >>
Status Quo Confirmed for Gas Companies
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 9:18 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its final decision not to amend the information requirements applying to gas pipeline businesses who apply for a customised price-quality path (CPP). More >>
Updated asset health reporting for Transpower
Friday, 8 December 2017, 9:03 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released updated asset health reporting requirements for electricity transmission company Transpower. More >>
Final Decision on What Major Telcos Contribute to $50M Levy
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 9:01 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released its final decision on how much 16 telecommunications providers will each pay towards the Government’s $50 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) for 2016/17. More >>
Have your say on Wellington Electricity’s earthquake plan
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 4:24 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is inviting public submissions on Wellington Electricity’s plan to spend $31 million on earthquake strengthening its lines network. More >>
New videos give tips to avoid Christmas shopping stress
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 10:17 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is releasing a series of Christmas videos to help consumers avoid Christmas shopping hassles this festive season. More >>
MYOB Group Seeks Clearance to Buy Accountants Group Business
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 8:49 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from MYOB Group Limited (MYOB) to acquire the Accountants Group business of Reckon Limited (Reckon). More >>
Heinz Wattie’s seeks clearance to acquire certain assets
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 7:33 pm | Commerce Commission
Heinz Wattie’s seeks clearance to acquire certain assets of Cerebos Gregg’s The Commerce Commission has received an application from H. J. Heinz Company (New Zealand) Limited (Heinz Wattie’s) seeking clearance to acquire the food and instant ... More >>
Cold-call education company fined $351,000
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 5:03 pm | Commerce Commission
Maths education company Auckland Academy of Learning Limited (AAL) has been fined $351,000 on 11 charges under the Fair Trading Act. More >>
Beware of Holiday Travel Scratchie Scams
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 9:30 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission is warning the public to be wary of two travel scratchie scams being run from Malaysia and appearing in New Zealanders’ letterboxes. The scratchies entice people to pay fees to release a prize which consumers say they never get. More >>
‘Stop now’ letter to fire extinguisher service company
Monday, 27 November 2017, 6:25 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has issued a ‘stop now’ letter to Aero Fire (NZ) Sales & Service Limited (Aero Fire), over business practices which the Commission considers may be harmful to consumers. More >>
Appeal against Hamilton real estate price fixing decision
Friday, 24 November 2017, 2:25 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission intends to file a Notice of Appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss the Commission’s case against two real estate agencies and their directors for price fixing. More >>
Preliminary view to authorise collective bargaining
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 4:20 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its draft determination which would allow members of the Waikato - Bay of Plenty Chicken Growers Association Incorporated to collectively bargain with Inghams Enterprises (NZ) Pty Limited. More >>
Settlement reached with Nelson Electricity
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 10:34 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has reached an out of court settlement with Nelson Electricity Limited after it exceeded its revenue cap for the year to 31 March 2017. More >>
Proposed Approach to Assessing Wellington Electricity’s Plan
Friday, 17 November 2017, 9:49 am | Commerce Commission
Proposed Approach to Assessing Wellington Electricity’s Plan to Spend $31 Million on Earthquake Resilience More >>
Draft decision on Powerco’s application for upgrade
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 9:35 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released its draft decision on electricity lines company Powerco’s proposal for a major network upgrade. More >>
Commission Releases More Beginners Guides for Broadband
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 10:53 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released a further two quick guides as part of its work to help demystify broadband for consumers. More >>