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13 Dec 2023
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Commission strengthens regulatory foundations to support future infrastructure investment
The Commerce Commission today released its final decisions on its Input Methodologies Review, updating the key regulatory rules for electricity lines, gas pipelines, and airports in New Zealand.Read more
13 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
12 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
8 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
7 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
6 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
6 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
4 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
1 Dec 2023
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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.Read more
23 Nov 2023
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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.Read more