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Tuesday 1 October 2024
Minor variations no longer major problem
Commerce Commission declines clearance for the proposed Foodstuffs merger
RBNZ releases banking competition select committee submission
Commerce Commission raises the alarm over potentially dangerous children’s toy
ComCom alleges Jetstar misled consumers about compensation for flight delays and cancellations
Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Elgas’ proposed acquisition of Vector’s LPG assets and Liquigas shares
Energy Competition Task Force considers eight actions to strengthen electricity market
New appointments to the FMA board
Improving access to finance for Kiwis
ComCom pushes telcos for better mobile coverage information with ‘exit right’
Dolphin friendly? New research shows vague environmental labelling is common on NZ seafood products
Urgent Intervention Needed On Supermarkets
Speech by FMA Chief Executive Samantha Barrass to Financial Services Council 2024 Conference
Weak grocery competition underscores importance of cutting red tape
Energy Competition Task Force set up to improve electricity market performance
Court confirms TSB charged over $3 million in “unreasonable” fees
ComCom says too early to look at deregulation of fibre services
Next steps on Electrifying New Zealand
Elgas seeks clearance to acquire Vector’s LPG assets and Liquigas shares
Dairy company guilty of making false claims of “100% Pure New Zealand” on products from India
Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks
Commission cuts excess expenditure and keeps Chorus focused on delivering for consumers
Delivering more competitive banking for Kiwis
A stronger Kiwibank and open banking could shake up NZ banking sector
NZ’s white-collar crime gap: just 1% of serious fraud complaints result in prosecution
Telco report and new interactive map show competition heating up in rural broadband
Foodstuffs North Island hit with $3.25m fine for blocking rivals
Financial regulators and industry representatives set vision for New Zealand’s insurance sector
Unlocking Local Water Done Well: New water service delivery models
Owner beware: 4 reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good
ComCom testing if supply code ‘rule book’ is helping fix power imbalance in groceries
Speech by Jane Brown to 20th Annual Financial Markets Law Conference
ComCom sees potential for over $250m reduction in payment fees for New Zealanders
Commission declines clearance for AlphaTheta’s proposed acquisition of Serato
Commission Says Auckland Airport Charges Are Too High
Supermarket concentration benefits stores, not shoppers. It’s time to split Foodstuffs – not make it stronger
ComCom Hits Gas On Car Loans With Third Lender In Court
Penalties imposed in relation to longstanding commercial cleaning cartel
Commerce Commission issues draft determination on Payments New Zealand’s application to further develop its open banking framework
Pyramid scheme promoter ordered to pay $5.9m in record Fair Trading Act case
ComCom Clocks 5G Wireless Speeds For First Time
Commission to issue Statement of Unresolved Issues on proposed Foodstuffs merger
ComCom files proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island for blocking rivals
Kiwibank faces criminal charges following issues that caused over $7m in overcharges
Delay in dropping petrol prices costing Kiwi motorists $15m a year at the pump
Making it easier to invest in New Zealand
Appointments – associate members to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission