May 1997
Commission finds no evidence that Xtra breaches
29 May 1997
The Commerce Commission has found no evidence that Telecom's Internet service provider (ISP), Xtra, is breaching the Commerce Act by offering below cost access to the Internet.Relates to: Fair Trading
Record fine imposed on Bond and Bond $63,000
8 May 1997
The Christchurch District Court has imposed the highest fine yet under the Fair Trading Act, $63,000, on Bond and Bond Limited after the company admitted breaching the Act by running a series of misleading advertising campaigns.Relates to: Fair Trading
Ford admits Fair Trading breach pays refunds
5 May 1997
As part of a settlement with the Commerce Commission, Ford Motor Company of New Zealand Limited has admitted its Shoctober promotion breached the Fair Trading Act because extra costs were not explained, and is paying refunds to 121 customers.Relates to: Fair Trading
The Fair Trading Act A Guide for Advertisers and Traders
1 May 1997
The Commerce Commission has published what is the only detailed plain English guide to the Fair Trading Act intended specifically for people running their own businesses, managers and anyone else responsible for day-to-day business decisions.Relates to: Fair Trading
