The Government is amending the penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 to provide a strong deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct, and making changes to enable product safety standards to be kept up to date. These changes aim to better protect consumers and provide businesses that trade fairly with a level playing field.
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
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.
This page is a historic record about the repealed Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Act 2023. It contains links to old and/or superseded documents for reference purposes only.
Another sand product is being recalled because initial testing has found fibres that are consistent with asbestos.
Local government water supply and wastewater services are subject to economic regulation under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This is part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well programme.
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.
A new cross-sector initiative has been launched to improve New Zealand’s ability to prevent and respond to online financial scams.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced the reappointment of Dr John Small as Chair of the Commerce Commission. At the same time, MBIE has also confirmed associate member Stephen Ridgeway’s renewed cross-appointment to the Commission.
Changes were made to section 99(1A) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) in 2019, following a review of this provision. The changes are found in sections 95A and 95B of the CCCFA, which expressly enable a court (on application by the lender) to vary or remove the effect of section 99(1A).
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