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Commerce Commission stories - Page 8

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No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
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Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Kiwis rally as Spark demands ComCom lower steep internet line charges ahead of crucial decision.
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ComCom: strong growth in data consumption
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.
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Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Wed, 13th May 2015
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More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.
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Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Acting in haste in ComCom’s wholesale broadband pricing decision could leave ‘the rabbit in charge of the carrot patch’.
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Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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New Zealand's airline lobby has opposed plans for the Wellington International Airport extension, saying the $350 million estimated cost may fall on t.
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Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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The Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies that.
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Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Christchurch International Airport says Air New Zealand decision to cancel the city's Tokyo seasonal route will hit the South Island economy.
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ComCom likely to approve Cavalier, NZ Wool Services to merge scouring operations
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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The Commerce Commission is likely to allow Cavalier Wool Holdings and New Zealand Wool Services International to merge their two wool scouring operati.
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ComCom clears Wilson’s acquisition of rival’s parking assets
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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The Commerce Commission has found Wilson Parking New Zealand's 2013 acquisition of a rival's parking assets hasn't substantially crimped competition a.
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ComCom expects final draft on Chorus copper pricing in May
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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The Commerce Commission expects the final draft determination around Chorus's pricing of its regulated telecommunications copper network in May, with.
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Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.
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Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.
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Vector 1H profit falls 17% on regulatory impost, mark-to-market losses, borrowing costs
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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Vector's 1H profit dips 17% amid regulation, market volatility, and rising debt costs, despite a 4.4% sales increase.
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Spark 1H profit falls 13% after streamlining operations; outlook still uncertain
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand's first-half profit fell 13 percent after the company formerly called Telecom slimmed down its business, selling assets such as AAPT.
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Christchurch crematoriums fire up InvoCare's annual income
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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InvoCare, Australia's largest undertaker, said its New Zealand unit earnings jumped up 24 percent after it bought two Christchurch crematoriums.
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Are Vodafone and Spark using ComCom copper prices as an excuse to charge more?
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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New Zealand ISPs face backlash after raising broadband prices amid uncertainty over wholesale price of copper, says InternetNZ.
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Get ready to pay more for broadband in 2015
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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New Zealand telecommunications providers Spark and Vodafone have announced they will increase their prices in 2015.
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Spark NZ to pay 19 million toward telco levy
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has released its final decision on the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
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Tweaked Connor ownership soothes regulator's concerns in Acurity takeover
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The Commerce Commission has signed off a takeover bid for Acurity Health Group by its three biggest shareholders after tweaks to the holding compan.
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ComCom pushes out final decision on Chorus copper line pricing
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The Commerce Commission has pushed out the timeline for a final decision on what price Chorus can charge on its copper line network as it deals wit.
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Comcom announces view on backdating copper charges, frustrates Chorus
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The Commerce Commission has published emerging view on backdating prices for Chorus’ copper lines and broadband service.
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Connor Healthcare tries again for Acurity takeover
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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The three biggest shareholders of Wellington hospital owner Acurity Health Group have put a second application to the Commerce Commission, reducing.
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Chorus credit rating outlook upgraded to 'stable'
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has been given some breathing room from Moody's Investors Service, which has upgraded the outlook.