Commerce Commission stories - Page 6
Can you back up your marketing claims? ComCom campaign aims to help out
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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cloud services
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Companies in New Zealand are being warned by the Commerce Commission that they must be able to substantiate their marketing and advertising claims.
The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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telco
The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
The ComCom’s first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.
PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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pb technologies
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court case
PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.
ComCom seeks 3000 volunteers for broadband performance testing
Wed, 30th May 2018
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telco
The Commerce Commission wants to rally 3000 volunteers to help make New Zealand’s broadband better for everyone.
Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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commerce commission
Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Kiwi clothing brand under fire: ComCom warns businesses about 'Made in NZ' claims
Tue, 15th May 2018
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fair trade
Clothing brand WORLD is under investigation by the Commerce Commission regarding the accuracy of its t-shirt labelling.
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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risk & compliance
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
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law
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mobile trader
Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Noel Leeming hit by nine charges of breaching consumer rights
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
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the warehouse group
The consumer retail, owned by The Warehouse Group, will defend the nine charges, each laid by different customers, in court at the end of May.
ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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fibre
The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
ComCom confirms scope for study on mobile services market
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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commerce commission
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telco
The study’s results will help to ensure regulation keeps pace with changes in the mobile telecommunications industry.
ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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commerce commission
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trade me
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sky
Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.
NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers to stay away from dodgy ticket site
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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commerce commission
The NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers against using Viagogo following 228 complaints about fake tickets, hidden fees, and misleading claims.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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telco
The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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kordia
But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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m&a
The updates to the guidelines are a result of amendments to the law – specifically the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017.