13 November 2020
This week is Fraud Awareness Week and we’re encouraging people to ‘stop and think - is this for real?’
10 September 2020
On 8 September, the government announced a consumer travel reimbursement scheme to assist travel agents with returning refunds and credits.
29 May 2020
To protect people from excessive interest and fees on credit contracts, the Government has updated the Credit Contract and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).
19 December 2019
Inclined infant sleep products have been banned after being implicated in 73 deaths overseas.
11 November 2019
Consumer Protection began their first TV campaign this week. The segments emphasise that “it’s good to know your consumer rights”.
12 August 2019
A common scam targeting visa-holders is doing the rounds again and Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging people to be on the alert and not to be taken in.
22 May 2019
The New Zealand Consumer Survey is conducted every two years by Consumer Protection, part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
27 February 2019
Scammers claiming to be from The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are calling people to gain remote access to computers.
14 December 2018
New Zealanders have reported receiving threatening emails that claim an explosive device is hidden in the recipient’s office.
31 August 2018
New information resources from Consumer Protection to help consumers make better decisions when buying a car.