March 2009
Raise your IQ by being an informed consumer
27 March 2009
Consumers who respond to online IQ tests and love compatibility tests should be sure they have read the fine print.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission consults on draft guidelines on carbon claims
3 March 2009
The Commerce Commission has today released draft guidelines which inform businesses about their obligations surrounding carbon offset and neutrality claims and how they are affected by the Fair Trading Act. The Commission is seeking feedback on the guidelines before they are finalised.Relates to: Fair Trading
Xtra fined for false claims of endorsement by Commerce Commission
3 March 2009
Xtra Ltd, a division of Telecom New Zealand Ltd, has been found guilty of breaching the Fair Trading Act and has been fined $45,000 in the Wellington District Court today. Xtra must also pay $10,000 in costs.Relates to: Fair Trading, Telecommunications
Commerce Commission warns about fakes
2 March 2009
The Commerce Commission is cautioning consumers to be alert after issuing more than 70 warnings relating to the sale of possible counterfeit clothing and footwear on the Trade Me website. The traders have been warned that they risk committing an offence under the Fair Trading Act if they are selling or offering for sale goods that are not genuinely manufactured 'labelled' items.
Relates to: Fair Trading
