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16 Apr 2024
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Commission takes Court action against One NZ for endangering vulnerable consumers
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court against One NZ (formerly Vodafone) for multiple breaches of the 111 Contact Code – some of which the Commission alleges are still ongoing.Read more
16 Apr 2024
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Traditional ‘handshake’ supply agreements not good enough for $25b grocery sector
Stamping out old-style ‘handshake’ supply agreements from New Zealand’s $25 billion grocery sector will help level the playing field and address a historical power imbalance and pressure tactics between the major retailers and the many thousands of businesses who supply them with produce and goods.Read more
10 Apr 2024
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Evergreen seeks Commission approval to acquire ACMNZ
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Evergreen NZ Holdings (Evergreen) seeking clearance or authorisation to acquire 100% of the shares in ACM New Zealand Limited (ACMNZ) from ACM Holdings (NZ) Limited (ACM).Read more
10 Apr 2024
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Commerce Commission drives legal action against Beaurepaires
The Commerce Commission has filed seven charges against Beau Ideal Limited, formerly trading as Beaurepaires, under the Fair Trading Act for allegedly selling non-compliant extended warranties without customers’ knowledge or consent.Read more
8 Apr 2024
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New “RealSpeed” report brings broadband testing into the home
The Commerce Commission has today released its first “RealSpeed” report alongside its regular quarterly Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ) results – providing new insights into broadband performance in Kiwi homes.Read more
4 Apr 2024
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Statement of Issues released for proposed Foodstuffs merger
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge.Read more
4 Apr 2024
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Commission grants clearance for Farmlands to acquire Seales Winslow
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited to acquire 100% of the shares of Seales Winslow Limited.Read more
21 Mar 2024
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Disruptive forces needed to drive change in NZ’s personal banking sector
The country’s first competition study into personal banking services has revealed a two-tier sector with limited competition and no disruptive forces to drive change and deliver consumer benefits.Read more
18 Mar 2024
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Commission to issue Statement of Issues on proposed Foodstuffs merger
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Issues for the application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge.Read more
29 Feb 2024
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Commission confirms greater transparency requirements for lines companies as energy transition continues
The Commerce Commission has published its final decision on the changes to information New Zealand’s local lines companies must disclose publicly as they adapt to an increasing demand on their networks, driven in large part by New Zealand’s commitment to decarbonisation.Read more