February 2003
Kiwibank admits advertising liable to mislead
13 February 2003
In a settlement with the Commerce Commission, Kiwibank Limited has admitted that an advertising campaign it ran in September and October last year promoting 'cheaper home loans guaranteed' was liable to mislead consumers.Relates to: Fair Trading
Pyramid scheme to refund members $300,000
12 February 2003
The High Court has ordered that money collected from the membership fees of Alpha Club New Zealand Limited be redistributed to some members after deeming the scheme to be pyramid selling in breach of section 24 of the Fair Trading Act.Relates to: Fair Trading