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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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