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ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.
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NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.
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ComCom report leads to greater focus on telcos, online retail

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The light is shining on confusing complexities and consumer complaints about online retail and telco marketing behaviours in the new report.
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PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.
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ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G

Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Despite Vodafone and Spark's protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.
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Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study

Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.
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ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.
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eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.
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Can you back up your marketing claims? ComCom campaign aims to help out

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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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.
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The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
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Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
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What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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The ComCom's first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.
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PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.
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ComCom seeks 3000 volunteers for broadband performance testing

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The Commerce Commission wants to rally 3000 volunteers to help make New Zealand's broadband better for everyone.
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Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
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Kiwi clothing brand under fire: ComCom warns businesses about 'Made in NZ' claims

Tue, 15th May 2018
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Clothing brand WORLD is under investigation by the Commerce Commission regarding the accuracy of its t-shirt labelling.
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ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

Thu, 10th May 2018
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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.
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ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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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.
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Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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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.
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Noel Leeming hit by nine charges of breaching consumer rights

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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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.