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Ardern promises proactive govt, regional support as she names Labour Cabinet members
By Sophie Boot Oct. 20 (BusinessDesk) - Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern has announced her cabinet, although their portfolios will stay unknown until next week. The Labour Party's cabinet positions will be held by Ardern, David Clark, Clare Curran, Kelvin Davis, Chris Hi...
ComCom right to reject media merger, court hears
By Sophie Boot Oct. 20 (BusinessDesk) - In the fifth day of the media merger appeal, the Commerce Commission's lawyers have begun their arguments against overturning the regulator's rejection of the country's two largest print media companies joining together. The court h...
Auckland Airport infrastructure spend to come under microscope in ComCom review
By Paul McBeth Oct. 20 (BusinessDesk) - The Commerce Commission will pay particular attention to Auckland International Airport's planned $1.8 billion infrastructure spend in the regulator's upcoming airport price review. The competition and consumer watchdog is embarking...