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November 2002

Commerce Commission warns public about Celluslim weight loss capsules

26 November 2002

The Commerce Commission has concerns about the promotion of a weight loss and cellulite removal product, Celluslim, and warns consumers to think twice before buying.

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Commission sends warning to clothing retailer: Hugh Wrights "Receivership" Sale misleading

25 November 2002

The Commerce Commission has sent a warning to clothing retailer HW Munns Limited following advertising of a Hugh Wrights Receivership Sale.

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Second airline prosecution for misleading advertising - Polynesian Airlines fined $7,500

20 November 2002

In the second airline industry prosecution by the Commerce Commission in less than a fortnight, Polynesian Limited, trading as Polynesian Airlines, was fined $7,500 plus costs in the Auckland District Court today for misleading advertising.

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The Mill Liquorsave fined $5,000 for "No one undersells us" claim

15 November 2002

The Mill Liquorsave fined $5,000 for

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Freedom Air not freely disclosing full cost of airfares - fined $10,000

12 November 2002

South Pacific Charters Limited, trading as Freedom Air International, was fined $10,000 including costs in the Auckland District Court last Friday, having pleaded guilty to eight breaches of the Fair Trading Act in advertising the cost of airfares.

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Mercury Energy fined $14,000 for misleading advertising

6 November 2002

Poor processes and not learning from its mistakes cost Mighty River Power, trading as Mercury Energy, $14,000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday. The company pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act.

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