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Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching
Chorus

Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching

Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Unified Communications

Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015
Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays
Chorus

Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays

Acting in haste in ComCom's wholesale broadband pricing decision could leave 'the rabbit in charge of the carrot patch'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans
Commerce Commission

Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans

New Zealand's airline lobby has opposed plans for the Wellington International Airport extension, saying the $350 million estimated cost may fall on t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers
Chorus

Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers

The Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies that.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy
Commerce Commission

Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy

Christchurch International Airport says Air New Zealand decision to cancel the city's Tokyo seasonal route will hit the South Island economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
ComCom likely to approve Cavalier, NZ Wool Services to merge scouring operations
Commerce Commission

ComCom likely to approve Cavalier, NZ Wool Services to merge scouring operations

The Commerce Commission is likely to allow Cavalier Wool Holdings and New Zealand Wool Services International to merge their two wool scouring operati.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
ComCom clears Wilson's acquisition of rival's parking assets
Commerce Commission

ComCom clears Wilson's acquisition of rival's parking assets

The Commerce Commission has found Wilson Parking New Zealand's 2013 acquisition of a rival's parking assets hasn't substantially crimped competition a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
ComCom expects final draft on Chorus copper pricing in May
Chorus

ComCom expects final draft on Chorus copper pricing in May

The Commerce Commission expects the final draft determination around Chorus's pricing of its regulated telecommunications copper network in May, with.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom

Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Vector 1H profit falls 17% on regulatory impost, mark-to-market losses, borrowing costs
Vector

Vector 1H profit falls 17% on regulatory impost, mark-to-market losses, borrowing costs

Vector's 1H profit dips 17% amid regulation, market volatility, and rising debt costs, despite a 4.4% sales increase.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

Global Stories

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Unified Communications

NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints

The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Unified Communications

No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing

The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
ComCom: strong growth in data consumption
Unified Communications

ComCom: strong growth in data consumption

Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015
Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out
Unified Communications

Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out

Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015