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Airports appeal to High Court over ComCom decisions 1st February 2024 /

Airports appeal to High Court over ComCom decisions

Auckland Airport and the New Zealand Airports Association are among those lodging notices of appeal with the High Court for a merits review into the Commerce Commission’s Input Methodologies decisions.


ComCom: Christchurch Airport price setting reasonable 26th January 2024 /

ComCom: Christchurch Airport price setting reasonable

Christchurch Airport’s 2022-2027 price setting decisions have been deemed to be reasonable, according to the Commerce Commission.


RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition 23rd August 2023 /

RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition

RealNZ has sought Commerce Commission approval for its purchase of Southern Discoveries’ Spirit of Queenstown vessel based at Lake Wakatipu.


…as it reviews ComCom’s draft determination IM review 15th June 2023 /

…as it reviews ComCom’s draft determination IM review

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft input methodologies around regulatory rules for major international airports and energy networks.


Bachcare “fully co-operating” as ComCom takes it to court again 17th April 2023 /

Bachcare “fully co-operating” as ComCom takes it to court again

Bachcare GM Tracey Foxall says the company always strives to be fair to both guests and holiday home owners.


ComCom hits luggage retailer Strandbags with $780k fine 14th November 2022

ComCom hits luggage retailer Strandbags with $780k fine

Strandbags has been ordered to pay a $780,000 fine after it was found to be misleading consumers with discounting and sales practices.


Wellington Airport pricing decisions appropriate – ComCom 28th September 2022 /

Wellington Airport pricing decisions appropriate – ComCom

The airport’s target return of 5.88% was considered reasonable and “consistent with promoting the long-term benefit of consumers”, ComCom stated.


ComCom approves Kinetic acquisition of NZ Bus 11th July 2022 /

ComCom approves Kinetic acquisition of NZ Bus

The Commerce Commission has given the green light for Kinetic NZ Holdings to acquire NZ Bus.


THL offers up Apollo assets in Jucy deal to secure takeover 1st July 2022 /

THL offers up Apollo assets in Jucy deal to secure takeover

Australian PE firms Next Capital and H&G are being lined up in a deal, which will see Jucy Rentals re-enter the motorhome market.


ComCom puts more pressure on THL, Apollo deal 29th April 2022 /

ComCom puts more pressure on THL, Apollo deal

NZ’s competition watchdog says it still has concerns, following on from Australian misgivings released Thursday.


Tourism Holdings’ proposed Apollo deal raises Aus concerns… 28th April 2022 /

Tourism Holdings’ proposed Apollo deal raises Aus concerns…

The Australian watchdog’s concerns come on the eve of a decision on the deal from the Commerce Commission.


ComCom decision on THL, Apollo deal delayed again 11th April 2022 /

ComCom decision on THL, Apollo deal delayed again

The Commerce Commission has pushed out its decision on Tourism Holdings’ proposed acquisition of Apollo Tourism & Leisure to 28 April 2022.


ComCom raises issues over THL takeover of Apollo 11th March 2022 /

ComCom raises issues over THL takeover of Apollo

The competition regulator says other campervan and motorhome rental operators will be a “weak constraint” on the proposed merged entity.


ComCom to call for airport rules submissions 24th February 2022 /

ComCom to call for airport rules submissions

The Commerce Commission is reviewing the rules and processes that underpin its regulation of specified airport services.


ComCom seeks feedback on Camplify acquisition of Mighway, SHAREaCamper 4th February 2022 /

ComCom seeks feedback on Camplify acquisition of Mighway, SHAREaCamper

The Commerce Commission has opened public submissions on the proposed acquisition of THL’s Mighway and SHAREaCamper by Camplify.


Tourism Holdings seeks ComCom clearance to acquire Apollo 14th December 2021 /

Tourism Holdings seeks ComCom clearance to acquire Apollo

Tourism Holdings’ subsidiary THL Group (Australia) Pty Ltd has sought clearance from the Commerce Commission to acquire 100% of the shares in Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd.


Airways consultation on pricing begins 3rd November 2021 /

Airways consultation on pricing begins

Consultation on Airways’ pricing framework is now underway.


ComCom seeks airport views on future regulation 30th April 2021 /

ComCom seeks airport views on future regulation

The Commerce Commission is seeking submissions from the airports about consumer expectations around decarbonization and alternate fuel use.


Air NZ, Flight Centre, Jetstar among most complained about – ComCom 20th January 2021 /

Air NZ, Flight Centre, Jetstar among most complained about – ComCom

But just because there is a complaint does not mean the companies are at fault, says the watchdog.


Travel complaints soar with Covid – ComCom 6th November 2020 /

Travel complaints soar with Covid – ComCom

Travel-related complaints include those about airlines, booking agents, motor vehicle rentals and accommodation.


ComCom releases environmental claims guidelines 9th July 2020 /

ComCom releases environmental claims guidelines

The Commerce Commission has released guidelines to help traders understand their obligations when making environmental claims.


ComCom issues refunds guidance on travel, events after complaints 16th April 2020

ComCom issues refunds guidance on travel, events after complaints

The agency has fielded more than 100 complaints relating to cancellations and refunds.


ComCom withdraws injunction against ticket seller Viagogo 6th March 2020 /

ComCom withdraws injunction against ticket seller Viagogo

The Commerce Commission will no longer seek an interim injunction against Viagogo, after the online event ticket seller made changes to its website.