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15 Jun 2023
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Telco Annual Monitoring Report shows rural Kiwis paying more for less
The Commerce Commission’s 2022 Annual Telecommunications Monitoring Report released today puts the spotlight on rural services for the first time – highlighting that Kiwis in more rural areas are likely to have significantly lower performing broadband services that are more expensive compared with urban areas.Read more
14 Jun 2023
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Commission publishes draft decisions on key rules for energy and airport infrastructure
The Commerce Commission is today seeking feedback on draft decisions on its regulatory rules governing energy networks and major international airports.Read more
12 Jun 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Moana’s proposed acquisition of Sanford’s North Island inshore fishing business
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (trading as Moana New Zealand) seeking clearance to acquire Sanford Limited’s North Island inshore fishing business. Under the proposed acquisition, Sanford would lease its North Island inshore fishing quota (specifically its annual catch entitlement) to Moana under a long term arrangement.Read more
8 Jun 2023
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Statement of Issues released for Reward’s proposed acquisition of Southern Hospitality
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from Reward Supply Co Pty Limited seeking clearance to acquire Southern Hospitality Limited.Read more
1 Jun 2023
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Commission grants clearance for Henkel to acquire Earthwise brands
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Henkel New Zealand Limited to acquire the Earthwise brand and business from Earthwise Group Limited, comprising the intellectual property in the Earthwise name, logo, bottle and formulas, the Earthwise goodwill and relevant Earthwise business records.Read more
1 Jun 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Volution Group application to acquire Proven Systems
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Volution Group plc seeking clearance to acquire the business and assets of Proven Systems Limited.Read more
31 May 2023
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Commission to dig into rural connectivity options
The Commerce Commission has today launched its Rural Connectivity Study with the goal of painting a detailed picture of the rural telecommunications market – the options available to rural communities, businesses and farmers, beyond the national UFB fibre footprint, and how these are performing.Read more
29 May 2023
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Moana seeks clearance to acquire Sanford’s North Island inshore fishing business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Aotearoa Fisheries Limited trading as Moana New Zealand seeking clearance to acquire Sanford Limited’s North Island inshore fishing business. Under the proposed acquisition, Sanford Limited would lease its North Island inshore fishing quota (specifically its annual catch entitlement) to Moana under a long term arrangement.Read more
26 May 2023
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NZME fined for selling dangerous magnetic toys
NZME Advisory Limited (NZME) has been fined in the Auckland District Court yesterday for supplying unsafe magnetic puzzle toys, commonly known as buckyballs, which breached product safety laws and caused harm to a child in New Zealand in 2021.Read more
25 May 2023
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Mercury fined for misleading its customers over early termination fee
One of New Zealand’s largest electricity retailers, Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury), has been fined $279,500 for communicating to approximately 2,000 customers that they were required to pay an early termination fee when they were not, breaching the Fair Trading Act.Read more