News and releases

Consultation is now open on a draft consumer information standard that will allow consumers to have more information about where their food originated.

Improved protections for consumers from unreasonable and predatory behaviour by wheel clamping operators are a step closer after the Land Transport (Wheel Clamping) Amendment Bill passed its third reading.

As part of this year’s annual Fraud Awareness Week campaign 17-23 November, Consumer Protection is encouraging New Zealanders to take a moment and stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when they’re contacted unexpectedly and being asked for personal information.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed the appointments of Dr Derek Johnston, and the reappointment of Elisabeth Welson, as members of the Commerce Commission.

A partnership between central government, industry and community organisations has launched a strategy to help people facing financial hardship due to problem debt.

The Government has decided on new measures to better protect businesses and consumers from unfair commercial practices.