Media releases
Media releases from the Commerce Commission.
Revealed: the WiFi routers to rent, upgrade to or buy outright
In partnership with the Commerce Commission, Consumer NZ has tested a number of WiFi routers and reveals that some broadband companies now provide devices as good as off-the-shelf options.
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Commission files proceedings against GIB manufacturer Winstone Wallboards for anti-competitive conduct
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings under sections 27 and 36 of the Commerce Act in the Auckland High Court against Winstone Wallboards, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building that manufactures and supplies GIB-branded plasterboard. The Commission alleges that Winstone’s use of retroactive tiered rebates in its plasterboard supply agreements with building supplies merchants between 2017 and 2022 breached the Commerce Act.
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Dick Smith warned for sneaking subscriptions into shopping carts
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Kogan Australia Pty Limited, commonly known as Dick Smith, for likely misleading consumers, as their website automatically signed customers up for a $149 membership subscription.
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Starlink to contribute to Telecommunications Development Levy for the first time
The Commerce Commission has today released its draft decision on the allocation of payments for the Government’s $12 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) – with satellite provider, Starlink, set to contribute for the first time.
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Contact’s proposed acquisition of Manawa
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Contact Energy Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Manawa Energy Limited.
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ComCom strengthens broadband marketing guidelines to boost consumer choice
The Commerce Commission is consulting on newly updated Broadband Marketing Guidelines to further strengthen the ability for Kiwis to compare and choose the best service for their needs.
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Commission grants clearance for Evergreen to acquire ACM
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Evergreen NZ Holdings to acquire 100% of the shares in ACM New Zealand Limited from ACM Holdings (NZ) Limited.
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Contact seeks clearance to acquire Manawa
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Contact Energy Limited, seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Manawa Energy Limited.
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Commerce Commission declines clearance for the proposed Foodstuffs merger
The Commerce Commission has declined to give clearance for Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited to merge to become a single national grocery entity.
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Commerce Commission raises the alarm over potentially dangerous children’s toy
The Commerce Commission will be filing criminal charges against The Warehouse Limited (The Warehouse) for supplying and selling “Roo Crew Take-Apart Vehicle Toys,” which the Commission believes present a safety risk for young children.
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