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23 Apr 2024

ComCom secures conviction against promoter who claimed they'd be 'one of the biggest scammers in NZ

The Commerce Commission is warning consumers about the risks and increasing sophistication of pyramid schemes, following the conviction of the lead New Zealand promoter of one of the biggest pyramid schemes the Commission has seen promoted in New Zealand. The pyramid scheme in question, ‘Lion’s Share’, was responsible for approximately 150,000 participants worldwide losing a total of almost $NZD17 million.


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22 Apr 2024

Rural New Zealanders front-of-mind in Commission’s Copper Services Investigation

Connectivity options for rural New Zealanders are front-of-mind for the Commerce Commission as it begins a formal investigation that will help shape the future of the copper network that has long been the backbone of the country’s telecommunications services.


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18 Apr 2024

Commission focused on ensuring Chorus expenditure benefits consumers

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft decision to set Chorus’ total expenditure allowance at $1.59 billion over the next four years – 16% or $302.6 million below the company’s proposed expenditure for the next regulatory period (2025-2028).
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18 Apr 2024

Commission files proceedings against industrial cleaning company and director, alleging cartel conduct

The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings under the Commerce Act against industrial cleaning company Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing Limited (CI Scrubbing) and its director, Daniel Jamieson, alleging that it engaged in cartel conduct with a competitor to allocate customers.
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16 Apr 2024

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.
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16 Apr 2024

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.
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10 Apr 2024

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).
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10 Apr 2024

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.
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8 Apr 2024

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.
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4 Apr 2024

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.
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