6 Dec 2023

Commission files proceedings against Alderson Logistics Limited over alleged anti-competitive, non-notified merger

The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the Auckland High Court against Alderson Logistics Limited and related company Supa Shavings (2022) Limited under section 47 of the Commerce Act, which prohibits mergers likely to substantially lessen competition.
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4 Dec 2023

How-to Guide: collaboration on sustainability goals

The Commission has issued new guidance to help businesses working together to pursue sustainability goals, with a focus on distinguishing between illegal collusion and legitimate collaboration.
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1 Dec 2023

Court increases NZME fine to $195,000 in puzzle toy prosecution

The Commerce Commission has successfully argued the original fine imposed on NZME Advisory Limited (NZME) was “manifestly inadequate” and did not appropriately reflect the presence of harm – with the High Court increasing the penalty to $195,000, more than double the original fine.
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23 Nov 2023

Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Farmlands’ proposed acquisition of Seales Winslow

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares of Seales Winslow Limited.
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21 Nov 2023

NZ Post seeks clearance to acquire courier business assets of PBT Couriers

The Commerce Commission has received an application from New Zealand Post Limited (NZ Post) 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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16 Nov 2023

Commission invites views on Chorus’ proposed $2 billion investment

The Commerce Commission is consulting on Chorus’ proposal to spend $2.1 billion between 2025-2028 – the second period of the new fibre regulatory regime.
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16 Nov 2023

Commission sees consumer benefit in Transpower’s proposed $393m spend on the grid, but questions timing of HVDC upgrade

The Commerce Commission has issued its draft decision approving Transpower’s proposed $392.9 million investment in the electricity transmission grid based on the benefit to Kiwi electricity consumers.
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14 Nov 2023

Commission grants clearance for Sealord’s proposed acquisition of Independent Fisheries

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Sealord Group Limited to acquire the fishing business of Independent Fisheries.
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13 Nov 2023

Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Kingspan’s proposed acquisition of Conqueror

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Kingspan Limited seeking clearance to acquire the insulated panel and insulation boards business of Conqueror New Zealand Limited.
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9 Nov 2023

Farmlands Co-operative Society seeks clearance to acquire Seales Winslow

The Commerce Commission has received an application from Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares of Seales Winslow Limited.
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