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22 Apr 2024
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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
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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).Read more
18 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
16 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
16 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
10 Apr 2024
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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).Read more
10 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
8 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
4 Apr 2024
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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.Read more
4 Apr 2024
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Commission grants clearance for Farmlands to acquire Seales Winslow
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited to acquire 100% of the shares of Seales Winslow Limited.Read more