Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission to investigate variety of residential building issues
The Commerce Commission has spelt out some of the key issues it plans to investigate in its study into competition and prices for residential building supplies.
What really grinds your gears? Top five consumer complaints
Gemma Rasmussen from Consumer NZ tells us the top five complaints that come their way from the New Zealand public - including one winter-specific suburban gripe. Audio
NZ's post-Covid re-entry plan - what does it mean for business?
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie joins Kathryn to look at the government's impending announcement this week about how New Zealand will open up to the world again. What decisions will need to be… Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Supermarket shakeup
The Commerce Commission says competition in the grocery sector is poor with Foodstuffs and Countdown essentially a duopoly dominating the market with little room for new entrants or competition. But… Audio
Draft report into the supermarket sector released
The Commerce Commission has just released its draft report of its study into the grocery sector. The Commission has been looking at the main supermarket chains for more than a year, focusing on the… Audio
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
New Zealand's supermarket duopoly is being investigated by the Commerce Commission - but are the big two, too big to bring down? Audio
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
New Zealand's supermarket duopoly is being investigated by the Commerce Commission - but are the big two, too big to bring down?
AudioTrouble for Airbnb, looming regulation for big tech
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at Airbnb's looming December IPO, how the coronavirus has impacted on the business and why it's on the Commerce Commission's radar here over its refund… Audio
Are New Zealanders paying too much for groceries?
The Commerce Commission is investigating whether supermarkets are charging too much for groceries and treating suppliers fairly. Audio
Telcos told to simplify plans, Samsung's $3500 folding phone
Find your mobile bill ridiculously complicated? Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how that should end, now the Commerce Commission is pressuring mobile phone companies… Audio
NZME forces media merger issue
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done. It’s also a symptom of upheaval in an…
Coming up
NZME forces media merger issue
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done. It’s also a symptom of upheaval in an…
AudioCovid-19: Commerce Commission told to be lenient with competition rules
The Government has told the Commerce Commission now is not the time for strict competition rules to get in the way of responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has… Audio
The Gift of Economic Knowledge
In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates. Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts? Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts?
AudioRugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in… Video, Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in…
Video, AudioCommerce Commission device stolen, confidential data missing
The competition watchdog has been left red faced after a computer which has confidential information on it was stolen from an external provider.
The Commerce Commission says the computer was taken in… Video, Audio