March 2010
Wings and Wheels over Waikato organiser sentenced
30 March 2010
Kenneth James Ross, the organiser of the failed air and car show Wings and Wheels over Waikato, was sentenced to nine months home detention and 200 hours community service in the Hamilton District Court today.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Car dealership company pleads guilty to breaching Fair Trading Act
16 March 2010
An Auckland based car dealership has pleaded guilty to five charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act for a misleading promotion about a 0% interest finance offer. They have been fined $18,000 in the North Shore District Court today.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Real estate agent's appeal upheld because of new Act
10 March 2010
A Wellington real estate agent, who was successfully prosecuted under section 14 of the Fair Trading Act for misleading use of a Buyer Enquiry Over price, has been discharged without conviction by the High Court following an appeal.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Calf feed company fined for Fair Trading Act breach
5 March 2010
A company that manufactured and sold a calf feed that did not meet its advertised specifications has pleaded guilty to eight charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act. Mainfeeds Limited (formerly known as PCL Limited) has been fined $125,000 in the Auckland District Court today.
Relates to: Fair Trading