Commerce Commission - Latest News [Page 88]
Dulux recalls toy dogs after complaint
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:42 pm | Commerce Commission
The Dulux Group is voluntarily recalling more than 100,000 promotional toy dogs in New Zealand and Australia that may not comply with the New Zealand Product Safety Standards (Toys) Regulations 2005 (the Regulations) for children’s toys. More >>
Statement of Issues for SCL/Medlab South Application
Monday, 12 March 2012, 12:42 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Southern Community Laboratories Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Medlab South Limited (Medlab South). More >>
SCL applies for clearance to acquire Medlab South
Friday, 2 March 2012, 9:53 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Southern Community Laboratories Ltd (SCL) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Medlab South Limited. More >>
IAG granted clearance to acquire part of AMI
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 10:39 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has granted a clearance application for IAG (NZ) Holdings Limited to acquire certain business assets of AMI Insurance Limited. More >>
Statement of preliminary issues for Visy/HP clearance
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 5:01 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (together Visy) seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries ... More >>
Join the webcast of The Future
Monday, 20 February 2012, 12:30 pm | Commerce Commission
Join the webcast of The Future with High Speed Broadband: Opportunities for New Zealand conference More >>
Issue paper on high speed broadband demand-side study
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 9:50 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released the last of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of The Future with High Speed Broadband: Opportunities for New Zealand conference to be held on 20 and 21 February 2012 in ... More >>
Visy seeks clearance to acquire HP Industries
Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:33 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (together Visy) seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited ... More >>
Visy seeks clearance to acquire HP Industries
Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:29 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (together Visy) seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited ... More >>
Discussion paper on telco levy allocation
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 9:19 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today released a discussion paper on how it intends to implement the new Telecommunications Development Levy liability allocation process. The discussion paper outlines the Commission's preliminary views on how the TDL liability allocation ... More >>
Chrisco fined $175k, misleading customers on cancellations
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 4:18 pm | Commerce Commission
Christmas hamper company Chrisco Hampers Limited was fined $175,000 in the Manukau District Court today after pleading guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act by misleading customers about their cancellation rights under the Layby Sales Act. More >>
Preliminary issues for epay/Ezi-Pay clearance application
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 3:02 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from epay New Zealand Ltd seeking clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd. More >>
Preliminary Issues Available For IAG/AMI Clearance
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 2:22 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from IAG seeking clearance to acquire AMI Insurance. Both IAG and AMI supply general insurance including house, contents, and motor vehicles. The statement ... More >>
Second issues paper on high speed broadband demand-side
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:39 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has today released the second of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of a public conference in February 2012. The paper is in two parts and examines the potential demand for high speed broadband ... More >>
epay New Zealand Ltd seeks clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:39 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from epay New Zealand Ltd seeking clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd. The acquisition would also include certain assets of Compass Communications and the assets or shares of EFTDATA Holdings Ltd. More >>
Commerce Commission: alternative allergy treatment providers
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:15 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is urging alternative health providers to review their claims about diagnosing and curing allergies, particularly to food, to ensure they do not breach the Fair Trading Act. More >>
Commerce Commission dealing with daily deal sites at source
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 2:10 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has stemmed a growing tide of complaints about daily deal and group buying websites with a proactive approach to educating the websites about consumer law. More >>
Input Methodology processes upheld by High Court
Friday, 23 December 2011, 10:14 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission today welcomed a High Court judgment on a number of judicial review applications around the Commission’s 2010 Input Methodology determinations. Justice Clifford found for the Commission on all but one of the challenges brought ... More >>
$3mil penalty over refrigerator compressor industry cartel
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:56 am | Commerce Commission
The High Court at Auckland has imposed a penalty of $3million against a major manufacturer of refrigerator compressors following a cartel investigation under the Commerce Act. More >>
IAG NZ Limited seeks clearance to acquire AMI Insurance
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:51 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from IAG New Zealand Limited (IAG) seeking clearance to acquire certain business assets of AMI Insurance. More >>
