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Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ

Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019

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Slingshot warned for misleading discount claims

Slingshot faces a warning from the Commerce Commission, accused of misleading customers about a 10% discount for bundling broadband and electricity services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

Vector

Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive levels of power outages

Auckland's Vector Limited has been fined $3.575m for excessive power outages, breaching network quality standards.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Unified Communications

ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight

The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018

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NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers

Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom report leads to greater focus on telcos, online retail

The light is shining on confusing complexities and consumer complaints about online retail and telco marketing behaviours in the new report.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Marketing Technologies

ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims

Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018

Unified Communications

eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom

The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018

Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

DevOps

What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?

The ComCom's first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

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Infratil throws its hat into the buyer's market for Vodafone NZ

Infratil eyes Vodafone NZ buy amid stiff competition and turbulent times, as the telco faces mass layoffs, fines, and leadership changes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

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Commerce Commission cautions consumers following High Court's Viagogo decision

The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019

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Noel Leeming slapped with $200,000 fine for misrepresentation

Noel Leeming has been fined NZD $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

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PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'

PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018