Source: http://www.comcom.govt.nz/media-releases/show/2009
Timestamp: 2013-05-21 07:54:38
Document Index: 697688022

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 4', 'art 4', 'art 4', 'art 4', 'art 4', 'art 4']

The Commerce Commission today released papers detailing the
Commission's emerging views on input methodologies for
electricity distribution services, gas pipeline services and
specified airport services supplied by Auckland, Wellington
and Christchurch International Airports.
Relates to: Pan Industry Projects, Electricity, Gas Pipelines, Airports Flight Centre warned over advertising and promotion
The Commerce Commission has warned a travel agency that some
of its advertising and promotions of travel deals risk
breaching the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading Draft guidance on Telecom's non-discrimination obligations released for consultation
Relates to: Telecommunications Holiday voucher company pleads guilty to Fair Trading Act breaches
Relates to: Fair Trading, Business Competition Consultation on Input Methodologies extended
The Commerce Commission has released two revised process
papers today, following the granting of an extension to the
timeframe for determining Input Methodologies and the
Information Disclosure Requirements for Airports.
Relates to: Pan Industry Projects Telecom fined $500,000 for misleading over Go Large plan
Relates to: Telecommunications Draft divestment guidelines released for consulation
Determination for electricity distribution businesses' price-quality path released
The Commerce Commission has today released its determination
and decisions paper for the price-quality path which will
apply to electricity distribution businesses from 1 April
2010. This marks the first determination published by the
Commission under the Commerce Act's new Part 4 regime and
announces significant decisions for electricity distribution
businesses on price and quality. Read the full news article
Relates to: Electricity Supreme Court allows Commerce Commission appeal 27 November 2009
A Supreme Court judgment issued today allows the Commerce
Commission to proceed with a significant compensation claim
against Carter Holt Harvey related to mis-graded timber. The
Supreme Court has overturned a previous Court of Appeal
ruling that the Commission had filed proceedings against
Carter Holt Harvey outside of the limitation period allowed
by the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading Energy companies warned over alleged anti-competitive behaviour
Relates to: Business Competition, Electricity Inghams warned over GM free chicken claims
Release no 50, Issued 18 November 2009
Relates to: Fair Trading Fourth property management company fined for Fair Trading Act breaches 18 November 2009
A fourth company involved in an Invercargill scheme which
misled people into believing that they were buying their own
homes has been convicted of eight charges of breaching the
Fair Trading Act in a hearing in the Invercargill District
Relates to: Fair Trading Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commerce Commission grants exemption to Mark Tume
The Commerce Commission has granted Mark Tume an exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (EIR Act) in relation to his potential appointment to the board of Powerco, subject to certain conditions.
Relates to: Electricity Commerce Commission report highlights enhanced mobile competition
Relates to: Telecommunications Juice company pleads guilty to breaching Fair Trading Act
Brownlie Brothers Limited trading as Simply Squeezed, a
juice manufacturing and distribution company pleaded guilty
to six charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act and was
fined $45,000 in the District Court in Auckland today. An
order for court costs and solicitors fees of $6,780 was also
made by the Court in respect of the charges.
Relates to: Fair Trading Compliance review of electricity distribution business asset management plans for 2009 released
The Commerce Commission has today released a review of the
asset management plans disclosed by electricity distribution
businesses for the period beginning 1 April 2009. The
Commission notes the continued progress made by many
electricity distribution businesses toward achieving best
practice in asset management planning.
Relates to: Electricity Draft TSO determinations for 08/09 released by Commerce Commission
Relates to: Business Competition Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commerce Commission grants exemption to Marko Bogoievski
The Commerce Commission has granted Marko Bogoievski an
(EIR Act) in relation to his potential appointment to the
board of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL), an
electricity lines business, subject to certain conditions.
Relates to: Electricity Fair Trading Act charges laid against Vodafone
Relates to: Telecommunications Warning for importing unsafe toy tool set
An Auckland-based importer has been warned by the Commerce
Commission that a toy tool set imported from China and sold
in budget variety stores may have breached an unsafe goods
notice relating to levels of lead in children's toys. Anyone
in possession of one of these toy sets is advised to dispose
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission consults on Telecom Wholesale loyalty offers 16 October 2009
Relates to: Telecommunications Electricity company fined for misleading power bill review
An energy company has pleaded guilty to breaching the Fair
Trading Act and has been fined $17,000 in the Tauranga
District Court on Wednesday. TrustPower, an electricity
generator and retailer, was fined for misleading its
customers about the nature of a power bill review service.
Relates to: Fair Trading Franchise prosecution welcomed
The Commerce Commission has welcomed the conviction and
sentencing today of Stewart John Brown and Robert Llewelyn
Parr. Mr Brown and Mr Parr both pleaded guilty to Crimes Act
charges of obtaining by false pretences and obtaining by
deception in relation to franchise companies Wizard Vapour
Technology Ltd and Clean Co International Limited. In the
Christchurch District Court today Mr Brown was sentenced to
nine months home detention and ordered to pay $24,000
reparation, which is to be paid at the rate of $300 per
week. Mr Parr was sentenced to four months community
detention and 150 hours community work.
Relates to: Fair Trading Telecom blocked competition in high-speed data transmission markets
Relates to: Telecommunications Credit card settlements lower New Zealand business costs
Commerce Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Marko Bogoievski
Marko Bogoievski seeking exemption from section 17 of the
Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (EIR Act) in relation
to his nomination as Infratil Limited's alternate director
of Auckland International Airport Limited while Lloyd
Morrison is on medical leave of absence.
Relates to: Electricity Commerce Commission to investigate resale services
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission releases draft decisions paper relating to electricity distribution businesses
The Commerce Commission has today released its draft
decisions paper on the default price-quality paths to apply
to electricity distribution businesses from 1 April 2010.
This is the fourth paper released for consultation by the
Commission as part of a process to reset the default
price-quality paths that currently apply to electricity
distribution businesses under Part 4 of the Commerce Act
Relates to: Electricity Commerce Commission publishes draft revised leniency policy
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission opens investigation into Telecom Wholesale loyalty offers
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission seeks leave to appeal 0867 case to Supreme Court
Relates to: Telecommunications Property management companies fined for Fair Trading Act breaches
Three South Island companies involved in a scheme which
homes pleaded guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act in
the Invercargill District Court on 24 August.
Relates to: Fair Trading Frucor Beverages cleared to acquire Simply Squeezed
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission settles with pawnbroker over interest rate misrepresentations
The Commerce Commission has settled with an Invercargill
based pawnbroker over breaches of the Credit Contracts and
Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act) and the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading, Consumer Credit Commerce Commission confirms dates for input methodologies conference
The Commerce Commission's input methodologies conference
will be held in Wellington from Tuesday 15 to Friday 18
September 2009. The conference will enable the Commission to
test written submissions received and advance its
understanding of the key points of difference between
submitters and the Commission. The conference is part of the
Commission's consultation process on the implementation of
the Part 4 requirements of the Commerce Act and is open to
Relates to: Pan Industry Projects Commerce Commission warns of potential breach of Commerce Act
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission considers Court of Appeal 0867 decision
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission begins consultation on information disclosure regime
document which forms the first step in a consultation
process to develop information disclosure requirements for
the suppliers of regulated electricity lines, gas pipelines
and specified airport services.
Relates to: Pan Industry Projects, Electricity, Gas Pipelines, Airports Op Shop operator ordered to pay reparation for Fair Trading breach
A Palmerston North man has pleaded guilty to breaching the
Fair Trading Act by misleading consumers about the nature of
a charity shop. He was ordered yesterday by the Palmerston
District Court to pay $10,000 in reparation to two women's
Relates to: Fair Trading Guidelines on carbon claims and the Fair Trading Act released
The Commerce Commission has today released guidelines which
inform businesses about their obligations surrounding carbon
offset and neutrality claims and how they are affected by
Relates to: Fair Trading Statement of preliminary issues available for Frucor Beverages Ltd clearance application
Relates to: Business Competition Court confirms Wings and Wheels funds held on trust
A judge in the Auckland High Court confirmed yesterday that
the money paid for tickets to the postponed airshow Wings
and Wheels over Waikato was being held on trust by the
airshow's organisers and that the money should be used to
pay refunds to entitled ticket holders. This clears the way
to begin a process to refund eligible ticket holders.
Relates to: Fair Trading Yan fruit 'juice' products voluntarily recalled
A distributor of a range of imported products marketed as
fruit juice has agreed to recall all their products after
tests as part of a Commerce Commission investigation found
that at least two of the products had inaccurate labels.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission takes action against juice company
The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into
the promotion and labelling of juice products by Brownlie
Brothers Limited trading as Simply Squeezed, a juice
manufacturing and distribution company.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission consults on 'failing firms' guidelines 9 July 2009
Relates to: Telecommunications Fullers Group cleared to acquire 360 Discovery
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Joan Withers
Joan Withers, seeking exemption from section 17 of the
Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998, in relation to Mighty
River Power Limited's proposal to appoint Ms Withers to its
Relates to: Electricity Commerce Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Mark Tume
Mark Tume, seeking exemption from sections 17 and 17A of the
Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998, in relation to PowerCo
Limited's proposal to appoint Mr Tume to its Board of
Relates to: Update on Commerce Commission investigation into ING
The Commerce Commission's investigation under the Fair
Trading Act into ING (NZ) Limited's Diversified Yield and
Regular Income Funds is not expected to be completed for at
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission declines Transpower request to amend settlement
The Commerce Commission has declined a request from
Transpower that the Commission amend the administrative
settlement it reached with Transpower last year.
Relates to: Electricity Furniture store fined for Fair Trading Act breaches
A furniture store has pleaded guilty to 28 charges of
breaching the Fair Trading Act by providing misleading
information about the savings that consumers would make by
buying goods on sale. The company has been fined $28,000
plus court costs of $3,640in the Manukau District Court.
Relates to: Fair Trading Farmers fined for Fair Trading breach
A New Zealand department store chain has been found guilty
of breaching the Fair Trading Act and was fined $10,000 in
the Christchurch District Court today.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission releases discussion documents on Part 4 of the Commerce Act
The Commerce Commission has today released three key
discussion documents relating to regulation under Part 4 of
the Commerce Act. This represents a significant step forward
in the implementation of the Part 4 requirements of the
Commerce Act. In addition, the Commission has released its
revised draft guidelines on the Commission's approach to
estimating the cost of capital. These four documents are
being released at the same time because they are
Relates to: Commerce Commission releases revised draft guidelines on the cost of capital
The Commerce Commission has today released its revised draft
guidelines on its approach to estimating the cost of
Relates to: Voluntary recall of Mary Lou wooden toy 19 June 2009
A distributor of the Mary Lou doll, an iconic New Zealand
wooden toy, is undertaking a voluntary recall of all Mary
Lou dolls sold in New Zealand since 1 June 2008.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission issues sub-loop decision
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission welcomes appointment of new Commissioners
The Chair of the Commerce Commission Dr Mark Berry said he
welcomes the appointment of two new Commissioners to assist
with the competition agency's high workload.
Relates to: Pfizer applies for clearance to acquire Wyeth
Relates to: Business Competition Assembled in New Zealand not enough to claim 'New Zealand made'
Another New Zealand office furniture company has been fined
for breaching the Fair Trading Act for claiming in
advertising brochures that two models of office chairs were
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission determines that Kaimai and Grate Kiwi are independent processors
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission releases quarterly report on broadband quality 3 June 2009
Medical Mortgages Limited settles with Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has settled with a company that
specialises in providing finance to medical professionals
over the incorrect calculation of mortgage break fees.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission will not appeal Avanti Finance decision
The Commerce Commission has decided that it will not appeal
against the recent decision of the High Court in Commerce
Commission v Avanti Finance Limited.
Relates to: Consumer Credit Schering-Plough applies for clearance to merge with Merck
Relates to: Business Competition, Electricity Commerce Commission finalises review of backhaul services
Update on Commerce Commission bank break fees investigation
The Commerce Commission has completed the first part of its
investigation into banks' break fees.
Relates to: Fair Trading, Consumer Credit Telecommunications market monitoring report for 2008 released by Commerce Commission 14 April 2009
Relates to: Telecommunications Reasons published for clearance granted to Fletcher Building to acquire Stevenson masonry
Relates to: Business Competition Arrangements to ensure continuity of telecommunications decisions at Commerce Commission
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission warns Schindler Lifts over alleged bid-rigging conspiracy
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission releases draft guidelines for credit fees
which inform creditors and consumers about the Commission's
approach to enforcing the fees provisions under the Credit
Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. The Commission is
consulting on the guidelines before they are finalised.
Relates to: Consumer Credit March 2009
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission defers decision on national roaming investigation
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission consults on streamlined authorisation process guidelines
Relates to: Business Competition Raise your IQ by being an informed consumer
Consumers who respond to online IQ tests and love
compatibility tests should be sure they have read the fine
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission responds to mobile termination undertakings
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission files waste oil domestic cartel case
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission releases draft review of backhaul services
Relates to: Telecommunications Commerce Commission releases consultation document on Kaimai and Grate Kiwi disputes with Fonterra
The Commerce Commission has released a consultation document
Relates to: Dairy Industry Court of Appeal upholds Commission's ability to pursue overseas residents
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission - New Chair
The Commerce Commission welcomes the announcement today, by Commerce Minister Simon Power, of the appointment of a new Chair, Dr Mark Berry.
Relates to: David Ferrier cleared to acquire Godfrey Hirst's wool scours
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission consults on draft guidelines on carbon claims 3 March 2009
which inform businesses about their obligations surrounding
carbon offset and neutrality claims and how they are
affected by the Fair Trading Act. The Commission is seeking
feedback on the guidelines before they are finalised.
Relates to: Fair Trading Xtra fined for false claims of endorsement by Commerce Commission
Relates to: Fair Trading, Telecommunications Commerce Commission warns about fakes
Relates to: Fair Trading February 2009
The Warehouse fined $209,600 for Fair Trading Act breaches
One of New Zealand's biggest retail stores has pleaded
guilty to multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act and has
been fined a total of $209,600 in the Auckland District
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission review of enforcement framework relating to single-firm conduct
Relates to: Business Competition Broadband at a Crossroads conference to be webcast
Relates to: Telecommunications Media Monitors granted clearance to acquire Chong
Relates to: Business Competition Broadband at a Crossroads conference - programme announced
Relates to: Business Competition Commerce Commission warns over hybrid comparative advertising
A car company has been warned by the Commerce Commission about comparative claims made in advertising for one of its hybrid vehicles.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission warns KLM over incorrect internet fares
The Commerce Commission has concluded its investigation into complaints received from consumers when KLM Royal Dutch Airlines declined to honour very cheap airfares booked via KLM's website. In the Commission's view, KLM is at risk of having breached the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading Commerce Commission commences review of backhaul
Relates to: Telecommunications Company fined for 'energised' water claims
Relates to: Fair Trading Reasons published for decline of Tegel's application for clearance to acquire Brinks