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Further coloured sand product recalled

27 November 2025

Another sand product is being recalled because initial testing has found fibres that are consistent with asbestos.

Consumer protection

Two further recalls for asbestos contaminated coloured sand products

24 November 2025

Further testing has identified more coloured sand products have returned positive results for asbestos.

Consumer protection

New protections to help online platforms disrupt scams

17 November 2025

Online service providers will soon have greater legal clarity when removing suspected scam content, as part of a new legislative change aimed at reducing scam-related harm.

Consumer protection

Scammers defraud Kiwis of $265 million in 12 months

17 November 2025

Kiwis have lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud over the last 12 months with fraudsters and scammers using innovative methods to prey on vulnerable people.

Consumer protection

Changes to the Fair Trading Act

17 November 2025

The Government has announced decisions to increase maximum penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986.

Standards Consumer protection Regulatory systems Regulating companies and other entities Business

Recall expanded: samples of Kmart Magic Sand products found to contain asbestos

15 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is advising consumers and workplaces that the scope of the coloured sand recall has expanded due to asbestos being detected in further samples.

Consumer protection

Recall of EC Rainbow Sand and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1.3kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

12 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that a voluntary recall is underway for recall of EC Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg) due to potential asbestos contamination

Consumer protection

Surcharging bill passes first reading

17 September 2025

The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.

Competition regulation Consumer protection Business Government

Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited

08 September 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance launched to strengthen scam prevention efforts

10 July 2025

A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.

Consumer protection

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