19 Dec 2023

Kiwi motorists should “kick the tyres” on fuel loyalty schemes

The Commerce Commission says Kiwi motorists really need to “kick the tyres” on fuel discounts and compare display prices to make sure they’re getting the best price over the summer – when many New Zealanders are hitting the road for their holidays.
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18 Dec 2023

Commission grants clearance for Kingspan to acquire Conqueror

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Kingspan Limited to acquire the insulated panel and boards business of Conqueror New Zealand Limited. Both Kingspan and Conqueror supply insulated panels made with a polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam core (used in roofing, walls and in the construction of cool-stores and other controlled environments), and insulation boards also made with PIR foam (used as an insulating layer in a range of construction projects).
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18 Dec 2023

Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island seek clearance to merge

The Commerce Commission has received an application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge.
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14 Dec 2023

Case highlights need to play it safe ahead of the festive season

As the festive season approaches, the Commerce Commission is encouraging shoppers to be mindful of safety when purchasing toys for young children.
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14 Dec 2023

Telcos need to improve transparency on pricing and coverage says ComCom

New draft Guidelines issued by the Commerce Commission would require telecommunications providers to be more transparent about their prices and coverage so that Kiwi consumers can make better comparisons and choices.
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13 Dec 2023

Commission strengthens regulatory foundations to support future infrastructure investment

The Commerce Commission today released its final decisions on its Input Methodologies Review, updating the key regulatory rules for electricity lines, gas pipelines, and airports in New Zealand.
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13 Dec 2023

Supermarkets encouraged to come to the party this holiday season with genuinely good prices

New Zealand’s Grocery Commissioner is challenging supermarkets to step up and offer meaningful savings for Kiwi households this Christmas and New Year holiday season, to help address cost-of-living pressures.
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12 Dec 2023

Commission files criminal charges against construction companies and directors in first criminal cartel prosecution

The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and two directors for alleged bid rigging of publicly funded construction contracts, in the country’s first-ever criminal prosecution for cartel conduct.
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8 Dec 2023

Statement of Preliminary Issues released for NZ Post’s application to acquire certain courier business assets of PBT

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from New Zealand Post Limited seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate, to acquire certain courier business assets of PBT Group Limited (PBT). Specifically, NZ Post seeks to acquire PBT’s existing contracts with businesses who have signed contracts to use PBT’s courier services.
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7 Dec 2023

Stakeholder views wanted on fibre (UFB) deregulation framework

The Commerce Commission is seeking stakeholder views on the framework it should use to assess whether there are reasonable grounds to investigate the deregulation of fibre (UFB) services.
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