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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6 Dec 2023

Commission finalises telco development levy

The Commerce Commission has today released its final decision on the allocation of payments for the Government’s $11.25 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) for 2022/23.
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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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