3 September, 2008
Judith Tizard responds to recent media reports saying that it was appalling that anyone should have to pay 8% per week interest on a loan as there are far lower rates available.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Judith Tizard calls on retailers to be honest about the real value of extended warranties and for consumers to understand that they are frequently a waste of money.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Consumers will soon see new labelling on children’s nightwear available for sale. New regulations become effective from today so retailers may use new labels on stock.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
The Consumer Affairs Minister has welcomed the Broadcasting Standards Authority decision to uphold a complaint about an item aired by TV3’s Target programme in August last year, alleging dangerous levels of formaldehyde in clothing.
Read full release >>30 May, 2008
Ministers at the Australasian Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs meeting agreed to significant reform of product safety and consumer policy in Australia and this has been welcomed by New Zealand's Consumer Affairs Minister.
Read full release >>20 May, 2008
Don’t be shocked by your next power bill, see if you can switch and save. Check out the Powerswitch website at www.powerswitch.org.nz
Read full release >>30 April, 2008
There have been changes made to the information notice that motor vehicle traders must provide to consumers, when selling used cars.
Read full release >>16 April, 2008
Late last year the Consumer Affairs Minister called for a review of regulations for children’s nightwear labelling. Significant changes to the labels of some types of nightwear are now being made. A public awareness campaign will also reinforce that people should stay "One metre from the heater" and that “Low Fire Danger does not mean No Fire Danger”.
Read full release >>3 April, 2008
An Unsafe Goods Notice has today been issued against a set of water colour paints, due to unsafe lead and chromium levels. The Notice officially bans the paint set, marketed under the Tian Mao Panda brand, from New Zealand retail shelves.
Read full release >>10 March, 2008
As this year's Fraud Awareness Week comes to end, a new scam reported to SCAMwatch reminds us of the need to be vigilant and not to respond to unsolicited emails.
Read full release >>3 March, 2008
3 March, 2008
Speech to Launch Fraud Awareness Week 2008 Trade Me Wellington
Read full speech >>3 March, 2008
“Offers that sound too good to be true can trick you into giving away your personal details, your money, or your heart, yet they never deliver what you want,” says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard, launching Fraud Awareness Week 2008.
Read full release >>26 December, 2007
It's the season of giving and receiving, but what do you do if the gifts you have received aren’t right for you, are damaged or don’t work?
Read full release >>17 October, 2007
Test results released today show little cause for concern about levels of formaldehyde in clothing and textiles on sale in New Zealand.
Read full release >>4 October, 2007
The Annual Reports from the Adjudicators of the Auckland (Mr Chris Cornwell) and Wellington (Ms Nicola Wills) Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal have been released and are available on the [url=http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz]Ministry of Consumer Affairs website [/url]
Read full release >>31 August, 2007
In this issue: New code of banking practice, Keeping tabs on fringe lenders, Water efficiency labelling...
Read full release >>23 August, 2007
Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard is alarmed at National's about turn on consumer protection, as evidenced in the house today.
Read full release >>17 August, 2007
The experiences and behaviour of Pacific consumers when they are borrowing money from ‘fringe’ credit providers is the subject of a new research report
Read full release >>15 August, 2007
Consumer Affairs Minister, Judith Tizard has applauded Mattel for acting responsibly to carry out the voluntary recall of a small number of its toys.
Read full release >>5 August, 2007
Informed and assertive consumers should be the driving force behind Country of Origin Labelling, not the Government, says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard.
Read full release >>15 June, 2007
Powerswitch, Scamwatch and changes to the Motor Vehicle Sales Legislation are all discussed in the inaugural edition of Consumer Chat by Judith Tizard.
Read full release >>13 June, 2007
“The phishing emails or messages being sent may appear to be genuine, but their sole aim is to steal your money. These scams aren’t new, but they are becoming cleverer in the way they try and gain access to consumers’ funds” warned Judith Tizard.
Read full release >>15 May, 2007
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Judith Tizard urges consumers to check out the Powerswitch website to see if their electricity supplier is providing the best deal for them.
Read full release >>2 May, 2007
Our consumer laws are not optional – they apply to every New Zealander, including real estate agents.
Read full release >>3 April, 2007
Two discussion papers released today recommend minor changes to improve the Motor Vehicle Sales legislation.
Read full release >>29 March, 2007
Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard is welcoming the overhaul of the real estate legislation and says it's good news for consumers.
Read full release >>22 March, 2007
Babies and children are our most vulnerable consumers and our mandatory standards are there to protect them.
Read full release >>19 March, 2007
Domestic airline passengers who have been “bumped” off flights or delayed can seek compensation from the airline.
Read full release >>5 March, 2007
Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard is encouraging New Zealanders to better protect themselves against scams during Fraud Awareness Month.
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