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ComCom seeks feedback on Transpower’s expenditure proposal
The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining key issues it will focus on as it works to set expenditure and quality levels for Transpower from 2025. As…
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ComCom strengthens regulatory foundations to support future infrastructure investment
The Commerce Commission has released its final decisions on its Input Methodologies Review, updating key regulatory rules for electricity lines, gas pipelines, and airports in New Zealand. The…
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ComCom draft approval for Transpower grid spend
Consumer benefit in Transpower’s proposed $393 million spend on the grid is seen by the Commerce Commission (ComCom) in its draft decision approving the investment. However, commissioner Vhari…
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ComCom to ensure consumers benefit from electricity lines investment
The Commerce Commission (ComCom) will keep a close eye on ensuring that growing investment in electricity lines maximises benefits to Kiwi consumers as networks meet new demands including…
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Cyclone impacts on grid highlight resilience planning
Impacts on households and business customers from electricity outages following Cyclone Gabrielle highlight the need for a ‘new normal’ in asset management planning and investment strategies, says the…
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Electric Kiwi complains to ComCom about ‘big four’ gentailers
online pharmacy buy zovirax online no prescription pharmacy Energy retailer Electric Kiwi has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission accusing Meridian, Mercury, Genesis and Contact of “abusing…
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ComCom seeks greater transparency from lines companies
The Commerce Commission has released its draft decision on the additional information New Zealand’s local lines companies must disclose publicly – reflecting the increasing reliance on electricity as…
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ComCom reports on Aurora Energy’s power network upgrade
Aurora Energy Limited is making positive progress in addressing safety and reliability issues across its electricity network, says the Commerce Commission. New Zealand’s seventh largest electricity distribution network…
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ComCom seeks feedback on rules for energy and airport infrastructure
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on draft decisions on its regulatory rules governing energy networks and major international airports. The rules, known as input methodologies (IMs), provide…
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Mercury fined $279,500 for misleading customers over early termination fee
One of New Zealand’s largest electricity retailers Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) has been fined $279,500 for communicating to about 2000 customers that they were required to pay an…