新西兰商业委员会警告布伦海姆砖匠不要在2020-2021年被怀疑通过短信定价和操纵投标。 New Zealand's Commerce Commission warned Blenheim bricklayers over suspected price-fixing and bid-rigging via text messages in 2020–2021.

商业委员会就涉嫌卡特尔行为向若干布伦海姆砖匠发出警告,包括在2020年至2021年期间通过短信协调定价讨论,这可能涉及操纵投标和市场分配。 The Commerce Commission has issued warnings to several Blenheim bricklayers over suspected cartel behavior, including coordinated pricing discussions via text messages between 2020 and 2021, which may have involved bid-rigging and market allocation. 由匿名消息引发的该探测器发现,该行为虽然限制了伤害,但破坏了公平竞争,从而违反了新西兰的《商业法》。 The probe, sparked by an anonymous tip, found that the conduct, while limited in harm, violated New Zealand’s Commerce Act by undermining fair competition. G J Marfell Ltd和Benjamin Robertson也因未能遵守信息请求而面临警告。 G J Marfell Ltd and Benjamin Robertson also faced warnings for failing to comply with information requests. 委员会强调,无论实际的市场影响如何,限定价格、操纵投标和市场分配都是非法的,并可能导致罚款或最高7年监禁。 The Commission stressed that price-fixing, bid-rigging, and market allocation are illegal regardless of actual market impact and can lead to fines or up to seven years in prison. 它敦促贸易界人士确保与竞争者的交易是合法的,并鼓励通过匿名工具报告可疑卡特尔活动。 It urged tradespeople to ensure dealings with competitors are lawful and encouraged reporting of suspected cartel activity through its anonymous tool.