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CCCFA: First settlement in 2013
25 Feb 2013
The Commerce Commission has announced its first settlement in 2013 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003...
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The International Co-Operation Act
05 Nov 2012
The recent passing of the Commerce (International Co-operation, and Fees) Amendment Act signals another step in the harmonisation of Australia and New Zealand’s business laws as we move towards a single economic market...
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Cartel Leniency Policy and Process
14 Sep 2012
Partners Anne Callinan and James Craig answer a series of frequently asked questions in relation to the New Zealand Commerce Commission's Cartel Leniency Policy and Process Guidelines...
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2012 Consultation on proposed changes to Emissions Trading Scheme
10 May 2012
In this Q&A we answer some questions about the scope and implications of consultation undertaken by the Government on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme in May 2012...
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Australian Climate Change Package - what does it mean for New Zealand?
08 Sep 2011
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Review Panel has been asked to update its report to take into account recent Australian announcements on carbon pricing...
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Australian Climate Change Package - what does it mean for New Zealand?
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Review Panel has been asked to update its report to take into account recent Australian announcements on carbon pricing. With the Review Panel's report expected to be publicly released any time soon, Elisabeth Welson and Joanna Lim report on Australia's Clean Energy Package, and what it might mean for New Zealand...
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Climate Change & Emissions Trading – What is New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme and How Does it Affect Me?
01 Oct 2010
New Zealand has an Emissions Trading Scheme that requires "participants" to account for emissions or removals of greenhouse gases. This has been developed as part of New Zealand's response to climate change in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol...
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Commercial Property – Who Pays for Structual Repairs?
24 Jul 2010
We own a tenanted commercial property and in the lease there is a provision that the tenant is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the premises with the exception of structural components...
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Sales & Marketing – New and Updated New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority Codes
19 Jul 2010
Peter Stubbs discusses the implications of the new Children's Code for Advertising Food (Children's Food Code).
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Commercial Property – Guide to Seeking Consent for Sensitive Land
17 Jul 2010
While travelling in New Zealand, I stayed several nights at one tourist lodge because I enjoyed it so much. Apparently, the owners have been trying to sell for some time and I am now thinking of buying it and running the business myself...
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Commercial Property – Layered and Staged Unit Title Developments
10 Jul 2010
I am a property developer who sometimes carries out unit title developments and have been following the progress of the new Unit Titles Act with interest. I have heard that there is a new type of unit title development provided for in the...
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Commercial Property – Lease Assignment Doesn't End Tenant's Contract
03 Jul 2010
I run a café business which has been quite profitable over recent years and I am going to sell the business to a friend. We leased the premises, originally for a term of six years, which now has just one year left...
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Commercial Property – A&I Forms are Needed for Property E-dealing
01 May 2010
I have recently returned to New Zealand from overseas and been appointed as a director of a property development company. I was a director of a similar company before I went overseas and often signed documents...
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Property – Selling Off the Farm to an Overseas Buyer
14 Apr 2010
I own a dairy farm and have an overseas acquaintance who is looking to purchase my farm land in New Zealand. The farm is about 40 hectares of rural land used for...
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Marketing
01 Jul 2009
Our company specialises in business solutions and providing information to businesses to assist them in minimising their bad debt and fraud...
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Marketing
01 Jul 2009
I recently obtained selling rights to a new product and an email database. I intend using the database to send out emails to develop business...
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Contract
01 Jun 2009
My company is entering into a contract for the use of software. I am intending that the software will be used by not only my company but also its subsidiaries. If there is a failure...
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Marketing
01 May 2009
I have just received a notice from the Commerce Commission requesting information regarding the operation of my business. I really can't be bothered getting involved...
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Marketing
01 May 2009
I'm running a promotion that offers a car as first prize. Rather than give the lucky winner the car I'm considering simply giving them the equivalent value of the car in cash...
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Marketing
01 May 2009
I'm in the process of launching a marketing campaign for a new product. I plan to advertise the product by offering it on a 15 day trial period for $X...
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Marketing
01 Mar 2009
I wish to run a promotion offering customers a "Free USB memory stick". All they have to do is either enter their details online or write to us...
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Marketing
01 Mar 2009
I grow oranges and lemons and have a stall at the local farmers' market. Is there anything to stop me selling oranges...
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Marketing
01 Mar 2009
I'm in the business of marketing children's toys and have recently heard about a decision of the Advertising Standards Authority in relation to...
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Commercial Property
06 Dec 2008
I run a boat repair business and use a private boat ramp that gives me access to the estuary. Next to the boat ramp is a level area which I use to park boats temporarily...
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Marketing
01 Dec 2008
I manufacture household cleaning products and in keeping with the market trend wish to label them as being "eco-friendly"...
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Marketing
01 Dec 2008
I own a company whose database includes customers' personal information. I also have affiliations with an off-shore company. I have heard...
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Marketing
01 Dec 2008
I am a retailer. Various manufacturers of products I stock offer inducements to customers in the shape of cash back offers. I have received a raft of complaints...
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Commercial Property
29 Nov 2008
I own a property leased by a multi-national organisation that expires shortly and we are currently going through the "make good" and required "repairs and maintenance" clauses in the lease...
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Commercial Property
22 Nov 2008
We have recently purchased a property which is subject to a right of way and used by two neighbouring properties. Our office is situated at the start of the driveway...
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Commercial Property
08 Nov 2008
I am a tenant on the second floor of a four storey commercial property. Recently, water leaked from pipes in my premises into the business below, causing damage to the ceiling tiles and carpet...
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Commercial Property
25 Oct 2008
My company owns a number of rental properties. One of these has its drains laid across the neighbouring section. Our tenant has complained that that her neighbour has done some works...
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Marketing
01 Oct 2008
I am a retailer that offers extended warranties to customers. Should I reconsider offering them in light of the recent press release by the...
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Marketing
01 Oct 2008
I am the marketing manager of a snack food manufacturer and have heard about the recent 'Bluebird' decision. Are there important lessons...
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Marketing
01 Oct 2008
I manufacture and market products that are sold in New Zealand, and want to label them as being 'NZ made'. Can you please tell me...
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Marketing
01 Oct 2008
I'm considering running a sales promotion where a lucky customer will win $100,000. Eligible customers will be placed in an initial draw and the winner of that draw...
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Marketing
01 Aug 2008
I have just started importing cars that are more environmentally friendly than other cars. I would like to promote their green credentials...
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Marketing
01 Aug 2008
I sell computers, I believe our prices are lower than all our competitors in New Zealand. Can I advertise that we have the "BEST prices on computers in New Zealand"?...
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Marketing
01 Jun 2008
I am in the clothing business. I want to market/advertise a particular Italian brand focusing on its Italian stylishness...
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Marketing
01 Jun 2008
We are starting up a new men’s clinic and want to advertise our services. We understand that there have been a number of complaints made against...
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Contract
01 May 2008
I am thinking about engaging a contractor to prepare some manufacturing designs to enable me to seek pricing for manufacturing a new product line. What protection should I seek to prevent that contractor disclosing my ideas to other clients or using it for other projects?...
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Marketing
01 Apr 2008
The word "sale" is designed to appeal to the bargain-hunter in all of us. As a retailer, you must exercise care when advertising a sale...
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Marketing
01 Apr 2008
I am a manufacturer of toothpaste, I want to advertise on the packaging of our new toothpaste, "Purely White" that it "lasts 12 hours"...
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Marketing
01 Apr 2008
I am a producer of frozen spinach, "Spiny Spinach". Can I use pictures of cartoon characters on the packaging to encourage...
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Marketing
01 Feb 2008
I own a business near Eden Park and I heard on the news that the Government has passed an Act that will restrict how I advertise during the Rugby World Cup in 2011...
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