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26 Sep 2023
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Cyclone impacts on Grid highlights importance of resilience planning
The Commerce Commission says the impacts on households and business customers from electricity outages following Cyclone Gabrielle highlight the need for a ‘new normal’ in asset management planning and investment strategies.Read more
21 Sep 2023
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Sealord seeks clearance to acquire Independent Fisheries
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Sealord Group Limited (Sealord) seeking clearance to acquire the fishing business of Independent Fisheries. Under the proposed acquisition, Sealord would acquire 100% of the shares in Independent Fisheries Limited (including its annual catch entitlement), and other assets including quota, annual catch entitlement, premises, plant and equipment from IFL’s parent company Independent Fisheries Holdings Limited and its related entities.Read more
21 Sep 2023
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ComCom calls for telcos to unpack bundles of ‘confusion’
The Commerce Commission has today released draft guidelines that would require telcos to unpack bundled offers so that Kiwi consumers can easily compare prices and make informed choices about the true value they offer.Read more
12 Sep 2023
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Commission grants clearance for Moana’s proposed acquisition of Sanford’s North Island inshore fishing business
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (trading as Moana New Zealand) to acquire Sanford Limited’s North Island inshore fishing business.Read more
7 Sep 2023
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New ComCom rankings reveal telcos with best customer service
The Commerce Commission’s new mobile and broadband customer service rankings – published for the first time today – reveal how New Zealand’s major telecommunications providers rank across a range of key customer service indicators.Read more
6 Sep 2023
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ComCom issues “please explain” to fuel companies on pricing anomalies
The Commerce Commission is seeking an explanation from New Zealand's major fuel companies about anomalies that have been identified in retail fuel pricing over the first year of monitoring under the new Fuel Industry Act regulatory regime.Read more
31 Aug 2023
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Commission seeks views on revenue limits and service quality standards for Chorus
The Commerce Commission is seeking views on the approach to resetting revenue limits and quality standards for Chorus, the country’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider.Read more
31 Aug 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Real NZ application to acquire Spirit of Queenstown
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Real Journeys Limited (trading as Real NZ) seeking clearance for itself (or any interconnected body-corporate) to acquire the vessel, the Spirit of Queenstown, and associated assets from Southern Discoveries Limited.Read more
31 Aug 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Ngāi Tahu Tourism application to acquire KJet and Time Tripper
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from application from Ngāi Tahu Tourism Limited seeking clearance for itself (or a wholly-owned subsidiary) to acquire the tourism jet boating business trading as “KJet” and related assets (including 100% of the shares in Time Tripper Limited) from Kawarau Jet Services Holdings Limited, KJet Limited and Time Tripper Limited.Read more
30 Aug 2023
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Commission says mobile roaming regulation still important to competition
The Commerce Commission has decided to retain its ability to regulate national mobile roaming, saying it remains an important regulatory backstop for promoting competition in mobile telecommunications markets for the benefit of New Zealanders.Read more