There has been a spotlight on merger activity in New Zealand’s telecommunications and media space over recent months. Two high-profile mergers were proposed, with the applicants in each case citing a need to keep up with challenging and rapidly commercial environments. However, in both cases the New Zealand Commerce Commission declined to approve the proposed …

The Commission has sent a Letter of Unresolved Issues to Vodafone New Zealand Limited (Vodafone NZ) and Sky Network Television Limited (SKY) in relation to their proposed New Zealand merger.

Further consolidation in the media sector Two high profile mergers have been announced in the last few months, representing further consolidation in the media, telecommunications and content space in New Zealand. Both mergers are conditional on Commerce Commission (Commission) approval.