Commerce Commission - Latest News [Page 70]
Commission to fast track customised price path amendments
Friday, 7 August 2015, 9:11 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has decided to fast track the consideration of amendments to certain rules relating to customised price-quality paths (CPPs), as part of the input methodologies review announced in June. More >>
Application to acquire Chevron New Zealand
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 9:15 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to Z Energy Limited’s application to acquire 100% of the shares in Chevron New Zealand, the owner of the Caltex brand in New Zealand. More >>
Commission confirms Grid Upgrade Project decision
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 9:13 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released its final decision increasing the amount Transpower can recover for the North Island Grid Upgrade (NIGU) Project by $52.3 million. More >>
Small businesses targeted by Corporate Portal invoicing scam
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 10:13 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is warning New Zealand small business owners of an invoicing scam undertaken through the post by a German company which operates a website called Corporate Portal New Zealand. Business owners have been approached to update their ... More >>
Commission wool scouring conference deferred
Monday, 3 August 2015, 5:28 pm | Commerce Commission
Yesterday the Commerce Commission was provided with new confidential information in relation to the property valuations involved in Cavalier Wool Holdings Limited’s application to acquire 100% of New Zealand Wool Services International’s wool scouring ... More >>
Commission files proceedings against livestock companies
Monday, 3 August 2015, 9:17 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has filed court proceedings against PGG Wrightson, Elders New Zealand and five individuals for alleged price fixing in connection with the introduction of the National Animal Identification Tracing Act 2012 (NAIT Act). More >>
FedEx applies for clearance to acquire TNT
Friday, 31 July 2015, 2:49 pm | Commerce Commission
FedEx Corporation (FedEx), a United States based provider of transportation and delivery services, has applied to the Commerce Commission for clearance to acquire all of the shares in TNT Express N.V. (TNT), a Netherlands based international delivery ... More >>
More NZ businesses agree to end ‘opt out’ pricing
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 10:54 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has welcomed the decisions of House of Travel and Nakedbus to end the use of additional ‘opt out’ charges when selling tickets to customers online. More >>
Commission reconvenes conference
Monday, 20 July 2015, 9:51 am | Commerce Commission
Commission reconvenes conference and calls for final submissions on wool scouring authorisation The Commerce Commission is to reconvene its conference and seek final submissions on Cavalier Wool Holding Limited’s application for authorisation to ... More >>
Commission gives clearance to Pfizer/Hospira merger
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 5:10 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has given clearance for Pfizer Inc. to acquire all of the shares of Hospira Inc. Both parties are active in the development and supply of a range of pharmaceutical products. More >>
Final report on Christchurch Airport’s pricing information
Thursday, 9 July 2015, 9:27 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published its final report on Christchurch International Airport Limited’s (CIAL) disclosure of revised pricing information. Commission Deputy Chair Sue Begg welcomed the effort CIAL has made in improving the transparency ... More >>
Update on fast track amendments for IM review
Friday, 3 July 2015, 9:25 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today decided to fast track the consideration of airport land valuation rules as part of the input methodologies (IM) review announced on 10 June. More >>
Further draft decisions on prices of copper lines
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 9:19 am | Commerce Commission
Commission releases further draft decisions on prices of copper lines and broadband service for consultation More >>
Commerce Commission registers Z Energy’s application
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 10:03 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has registered an application from Z Energy Limited (Z) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Chevron New Zealand Limited (Chevron), the owner of the Caltex brand in New Zealand. More >>
Beware of website offering Government grants
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 3:31 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is warning start-up and small businesses to beware of an organisation called New Zealand Small Business Assistance Centre (NZSBAC) that is offering access to government grants. More >>
Commission releases final report on Wellington Airport
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 9:20 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released its final report confirming Wellington International Airport Limited (WIAL) is targeting returns for the period from 1 June 2014 to 31 March 2019 that fall within the estimated range of acceptable returns. More >>
Connor Healthcare withdraws merger appeal
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:20 pm | Commerce Commission
Connor Healthcare Limited (Connor) has withdrawn its appeal to the High Court of the Commission’s decision declining clearance for it to acquire all of the shares in Acurity Health Group Limited (Acurity) that it did not already own. More >>
Commission begins industry and consumer engagement on IMs
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 9:31 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its first paper for industry and consumers as part of the review of input methodologies announced last week. More >>
Commission opens consultation on dairy competition review
Friday, 12 June 2015, 9:55 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a consultation paper outlining its proposed approach, timeframes and scope for its review of the state of competition in the New Zealand dairy industry. More >>
Commission to begin input methodologies review
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 9:22 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today issued its notice of intention to begin the review of input methodologies under Part 4 of the Commerce Act. More >>
