April 2012
Update on the Commerce Commission’s investigation into Credit Sails
24 April 2012
The Commerce Commission’s investigation into the failure of the Credit Sails investment product has reached a point where the Commission is now able to update investors and the public.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Start-up daily deal website warned for bait advertising under Fair Trading ActNew MediaRelease
12 April 2012
Being unable to supply advertised daily deal vouchers has today earned a start-up Christchurch-based website a warning about bait advertising from the Commerce Commission.
Relates to: Fair Trading
March 2012
Commerce Commission cautions playground equipment companies over safety claims
26 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has cautioned children’s playground manufacturers and suppliers who say they comply with safely standards that they need to ensure they aren’t making false claims. Any false claims would be in breach of the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission warns Progressive Enterprises over misleading sales claims
23 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to the supermarket company Progressive Enterprises Limited about beer sale promotions that the Commission alleges breached the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Dulux recalls toy dogs after complaint to Commerce Commission
14 March 2012
The Dulux Group is voluntarily recalling more than 100,000 promotional toy dogs in New Zealand and Australia that may not comply with the New Zealand Product Safety Standards (Toys) Regulations 2005 (the Regulations) for children’s toys.
Relates to: Fair Trading
February 2012
Chrisco fined $175,000 for misleading customers about cancellations
1 February 2012
Christmas hamper company Chrisco Hampers Limited was fined $175,000 in the Manukau District Court today after pleading guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act by misleading customers about their cancellation rights under the Layby Sales Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading
January 2012
Commerce Commission issues advice to alternative allergy treatment providers
18 January 2012
The Commerce Commission is urging alternative health providers to review their claims about diagnosing and curing allergies, particularly to food, to ensure they do not breach the Fair Trading Act.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission dealing with daily deal sites at the source
11 January 2012
The Commerce Commission has stemmed a growing tide of complaints about daily deal and group buying websites with a proactive approach to educating the websites about consumer law.
Relates to: Fair Trading
