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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Hyperscale

Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Unified Communications

ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Unified Communications

4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service
Customer Relationship Management

NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service

The New Zealand telecommunications sector is actively addressing customer service gaps through a series of initiatives led by the Telecommunications Forum.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom
Unified Communications

Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom

New Zealand's telecoms industry is the most complained about sector, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission

Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Commerce Commission

InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020

Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Commerce Commission

Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill

Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Unified Communications

Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Unified Communications

Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner

Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Unified Communications

In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money

Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine
Commerce Commission

Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine

Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Commerce Commission stories

New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines
Commerce Commission

New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines

The updates to the guidelines are a result of amendments to the law – specifically the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Commerce Commission

Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?

I wasn't inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
SMBs warned to watch out for 'Corporate Portal New Zealand' scam
Email Security

SMBs warned to watch out for 'Corporate Portal New Zealand' scam

The New Zealand Companies Office is once again warning organisations to watch out for fake correspondence that appears to be from 'Corporate Portal'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger

​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand's proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom

The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017