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5 May 2023
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Commission grants clearance for passive mobile tower assets deal
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Connexa Limited (Connexa) to acquire certain passive mobile telecommunications infrastructure assets from Two Degrees Networks Limited and Two Degrees Mobile Limited (2degrees).Read more
4 May 2023
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Kiwi consumers have options to avoid retail payment surcharges, Commission says
The Commerce Commission says Kiwi consumers have options to avoid merchant surcharges – and retailers should be more transparent about how consumers can do this.Read more
4 May 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Henkel’s proposed acquisition of the Earthwise brand and business
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Henkel New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire the Earthwise brand and business from Earthwise Group Limited.Read more
2 May 2023
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Commission’s test results show potential of satellite broadband for rural New Zealand
The Commerce Commission’s latest Measuring Broadband New Zealand report shows the potential of low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) broadband internet as an option for the 13% of Kiwis who are not able to access fibre.Read more
2 May 2023
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Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Reward’s proposed acquisition of Southern Hospitality
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Reward Supply Co Pty Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares of Southern Hospitality Limited.Read more
28 Apr 2023
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Woolworths cleared to acquire PETstock
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Woolworths Group Limited to acquire 55% of the shares in PETstock Pty Ltd.Read more
17 Apr 2023
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Bachcare court action highlights need for holidaymakers to read Ts & Cs
The Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedings under the Fair Trading Act against Bachcare Limited (Bachcare), alleging that a number of its contract terms are unfair and liable to cause financial detriment to Kiwis and other tourists booking holiday accommodation through the website.Read more
13 Apr 2023
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Henkel seeks clearance to acquire the Earthwise brand and business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Henkel New Zealand Limited (Henkel) to acquire the Earthwise brand and business from Earthwise Group Limited (Earthwise Group).Read more
6 Apr 2023
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Commerce Commission publishes Guidelines on the Application of Competition Law to Intellectual Property Rights
The Commerce Commission has published Guidelines on the Application of Competition Law to Intellectual Property Rights (Guidelines) to help businesses understand how competition law applies to the exercise of intellectual property rights.Read more
5 Apr 2023
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Reward seeks clearance to acquire Southern Hospitality
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Reward Supply Co Pty Limited (Reward) to acquire 100% of the shares in Southern Hospitality Limited (Southern Hospitality).Read more