Wellington, Sept 18 NZPA - The Commerce Commission has declined an application by two Todd companies in relation to access to the Maui gas pipeline in Taranaki. The commission said its final determination today was consistent with its preliminary view in April.

Parliament has passed legislation which Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says is "excellent news" for the growth and improvement of infrastructure businesses that are natural monopolies.

Wellington, Sept 5 NZPA - Infrastructure company Vector wants to know why the Commerce Commission chose not to accept undertakings for gas supply. In 2005 the Minister of Energy placed Vector's gas pipeline under regulatory control, enforced by the commission.

Wellington, Sept 5 NZPA - The Commerce Commission has given the thumbs down to undertakings from Vector and Powerco for their natural gas network. In 2005 the Minister of Energy placed the pair's gas pipeline under regulatory control, enforced by the commission.