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Compulsory recall for Takata Alpha type airbags. What you need to know.
4 April 2018
Check if your car is affected. -
Beware of financial loss in love
13 February 2018
MBIE’s Consumer Protection is advising those looking for love online to be watchful for scams, both on dating apps and online.
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RealMe scam alert
8 March 2018
People have been targeted by a phishing email stating that the user has a private message and they need to access their RealMe account. -
12 Consumer Tips Christmas 2017
12 December 2017
On the first day of Christmas, Consumer Protection gave to me…
12 tips to enjoy the festive season, worry-free! -
Scam alert - Scammers targeting radio users and licence holders
22 November 2017
Scammers pretending to be from Radio Spectrum Management are targeting radio users and licence holders on social media. -
Motor vehicles among highest reported consumer problems
17 November 2017
Over the next few months Consumer Protection will be running a motor vehicle information programme to help consumers when it comes to buying a car. -
Fraud Awareness Week 12-18 November 2017
10 November 2017
Fraud Awareness Week is a weeklong cross-government initiative aimed to get people talking about scams. -
Are your products fit for purpose?
4 September 2017
Ever bought something and then later realised that it doesn’t do the job you asked for it to do? The Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) protects New Zealanders. -
Scam alert - Warning on fake invoices from Corporate Portal
21 August 2017
A scam alert on invoicing scams from Corporate Portal New Zealand. -
25 years of the Banking Ombudsman marks a time to reflect
2 August 2017
Happy birthday to the New Zealand Banking Ombudsman Scheme that today celebrates 25 years of handling consumer banking disputes. -
Scam alert - Fake jobs on offer in New Zealand
17 July 2017
Scammers pretending to be senior executives are targeting victims with offers of fake jobs in their New Zealand companies. -
Power up on your rights with the Consumer Guarantees Act
30 June 2017
Acceptable quality is when you buy a product and it does what it is meant to.