Commerce Commission stories

Rocket Mobile wins best value award at NZ Compare
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Rocket Mobile has been named the Best Value Mobile Provider at the 2024 NZ Compare Awards, marking a successful second year since its rebrand.

Alternative lending gains popularity among New Zealand SMEs
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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christmas
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A Prospa survey reveals many New Zealand SMEs view summer as vital, with 43% expecting better conditions despite economic challenges ahead.

Chorus advocates stricter guidelines for broadband marketing
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Chorus urges New Zealand's Commerce Commission to enforce stricter broadband marketing guidelines, promoting transparency for informed consumer choices.

Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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digital economy
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 launches innovative group plans in New Zealand
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Rocket Mobile has unveiled New Zealand's first MVNO group plans with unlimited mobile data at varying speeds, challenging the dominance of major MNOs.

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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paypal
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commerce commission
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 fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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ai
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payment technologies
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.

Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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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 unveils two new digital banking solutions for NZ
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Experian introduces two digital solutions in New Zealand to simplify confusing bank statements, promising enhanced customer experiences and operational efficiencies.

Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.

Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.

Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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power / energy
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vector
Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.

New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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telco
NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.

One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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spectrum
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boost
One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.

New $45 unlimited mobile data plan with perks from MyRepublic
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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commerce commission
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netflix
MyRepublic has launched a new mobile data plan, MyRepublic Plus, offering unlimited data capped at 40 Mbps for $45 per month.

ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.
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Commerce Commission Welcomes appointment of Grocery Commissioner
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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regulation
Commerce Commission appoints Pierre van Heerden as the Grocery Commissioner, a move to ensure fair competition in New Zealand's grocery sector.

ComCom examines issues with Connexa, 2degrees acquisition
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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network infrastructure
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m&a
Connexa's acquisition of mobile infrastructure assets from Two Degrees Networks faces competition scrutiny from the Commerce Commission.

ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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fibre
The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.