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.Relates to: Fair Trading
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.Relates to: Fair Trading
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.Relates to: Fair Trading
The Mill Liquorsave fined $5,000 for "No one undersells us" claim
15 November 2002
The Mill Liquorsave fined $5,000 forRelates to: Fair Trading
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.Relates to: Fair Trading
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.Relates to: Fair Trading