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Ministry of Consumer Affairs

Consumer affairs
For Consumers

Goods

Buying goods and getting what you paid for.  Includes motor vehicles, product safety and weights and measures.

Services

From hiring a tradesperson to banking and electricity.

Shopping

Find out your rights in different shopping situations. Includes online shopping, auctions, shop breakages, gift vouchers, credit card chargebacks and more.

Credit and debt

Planning to get a loan or struggling to pay one back? Includes credit sales and repossession.

Motor vehicles

What to check before you buy a motor vehicle and what your rights are if there is a problem.

How to complain

Now that you know your rights, how to you get a problem sorted?

Laws

An explanation of the laws that protect you as a consumer.

Problem solver

Our interactive problem solver helps you solve your consumer problem. 

Scams

Scams target you. Protect yourself and others by learning how scams work and how to protect your money, computer, phone and identity.

For Business

Information for your business, advice on how to comply with consumer legislation, and how to deal with consumer complaints.

Legislation & Policy

Legislation that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs administers and policy documents.

Education

Resources for teachers and students to learn about consumer rights.

About MCA

What MCA does, who works here, and information about consumer representation.

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RSS

News

2 September 2010 - More Dispute Resolution Schemes approved

The Financial Dispute Resolution, and the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, have been formally approved.

25 August 2010 - MVDT adjudicators report released

Adjudicators report an increase in motor vehicle sales disputes – Hon John Boscawen, Minister of Consumer Affairs.

24 August 2010 - A big cow pushed me

What are your rights when you have damaged something in the shop?