May 2005
Potentially unsafe cigarette lighters may be on sale
27 May 2005
The Commerce Commission is warning the public and retailers that unsafe novelty cigarette lighters may be on sale to the public.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission requests voluntary recall of 'retro'-style bicycles
18 May 2005
The Commerce Commission is writing to bicycle importers and distributors nationwide requesting a voluntary recall of potentially unsafe 'retro'-style bicycles.Relates to: Fair Trading
Slingshot admits misleading consumers with advertising campaign
17 May 2005
Internet service provider Slingshot has accepted, in a settlement with the Commerce Commission, that its most recent television advertising campaign was liable to mislead consumers.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission issues warning on new chain letter
16 May 2005
"Bin it" is the strong advice from the Commerce Commission on a new chain letter promising enormous riches for practically no outlay.Relates to: Fair Trading
Empower fined $30,000 : businesses reminded that they are responsible for the actions of contracted agents
4 May 2005
Empower Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Contact Energy Ltd, has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act in relation to misleading potential customers about Empower's prices and the need for services, and false or misleading representation that customers had agreed to acquire electricity from Empower. In the Auckland District Court, Judge O'Donovan fined Empower $6,000 and $130 court costs on each of the five charges.Relates to: Fair Trading
