Commerce Commission stories

Chorus urges New Zealand's Commerce Commission to enforce stricter broadband marketing guidelines, promoting transparency for informed consumer choices.

Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.

Rocket Mobile has unveiled New Zealand's first MVNO group plans with unlimited mobile data at varying speeds, challenging the dominance of major MNOs.

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

New Zealanders waste NZD $400 million yearly on unused mobile data. Kiwi Mobile aims to change this with its new Endless plan, charging only for data used.

Experian introduces two digital solutions in New Zealand to simplify confusing bank statements, promising enhanced customer experiences and operational efficiencies.

Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.

Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.

Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.

NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.

One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.

MyRepublic has launched a new mobile data plan, MyRepublic Plus, offering unlimited data capped at 40 Mbps for $45 per month.

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.

Commerce Commission appoints Pierre van Heerden as the Grocery Commissioner, a move to ensure fair competition in New Zealand's grocery sector.

Connexa's acquisition of mobile infrastructure assets from Two Degrees Networks faces competition scrutiny from the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.

A company's RAB amounts to the value of the assets the company has used for delivering regulated fibre services to New Zealand consumers.

The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online gift-box retailer, Occasion Box, for making false and unsubstantiated claims.