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Scammers defraud Kiwis of $265 million
17 November 2025
Recent figures provided by banks show that $265 million was lost to bank scams in the last 12 months. -
Urgent recall: Coloured sand products may contain asbestos
14 November 2025
Parents and caregivers are being urged to check their homes for two popular craft products after a precautionary recall was announced due to potential asbestos
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Toy Safety Week 2025: Helping you keep tamariki safe during play
17 October 2025
New Zealand’s first Toy Safety Week is here to help make playtime safer. -
Monitoring the system - Results of the 2024 New Zealand Consumer Survey are now available
12 August 2024
The latest consumer survey was undertaken earlier this year, and was for the first time completed entirely online. -
Following WorkSafe prohibition notice on Serene S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters, MBIE has worked with suppliers to recall this product from the New Zealand. -
Check for button batteries this Christmas
11 December 2023
New Zealand families are being urged to check for button batteries when they’re doing their Christmas shopping. -
'Pause before you Pay' this Black Friday
22 November 2023
Kiwis are being urged to pause before they pay this Black Friday by MBIE’s Consumer Protection team in order to avoid falling victim to scammers. -
Kiwis lose $200 million to scams
08 November 2023
Figures provided by the major banks to Consumer Protection for Fraud Awareness Week show almost two hundred million dollars was lost to scams in the last year. -
Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check model numbers after fire
16 October 2023
Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their model number. -
The New Zealand Consumer Survey is conducted every two years by MBIE’s Consumer Protection team. -
Got kids? Go cordless!
29 August 2022
Consumers shopping for new curtains or blinds should choose options that are cordless. -
Your right to stop door knockers
16 August 2022
Changes to legislation offer more protections for residents approached by door-to-door salespeople.