You are viewing this content in the online archive

November 1997

Big problem with cellphone promotions leads to more Commission court action

30 November 1997

"There is a big problem with cellphone promotions," Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said today.

Read the full news article

Big competition issues face electricity industry

19 November 1997

The electricity industry is facing significant Commerce and Fair Trading Act issues, some of which are before the courts now, while others will hopefully be resolved without court action Commerce Commission Chairman Dr Alan Bollard said today.

Read the full news article

High Court injunction stops Stefan's misleading advertising

7 November 1997

The Wellington High Court yesterday imposed injunctions on Enza subsidiary, Stefan's Fresh Juice Company, promotions of orange juice, after finding that the promotions were misleading and breached the Fair Trading Act.

Read the full news article

Fine print: We will give you a loan for a fee of up to only $500*

5 November 1997

This example of fine print in advertising is real. It is from one of the Commerce Commission cases being discussed today at a seminar about advertising regulation, being run by the Commission and the advertising industry.

Read the full news article

You are viewing this content in the online archive