Media releases

Media releases from Consumer Affairs and the Minister of Consumer Affairs.

2012

23 October 2012 Financial disputes awareness campaign starts today - Hon Simon Bridges, Minister of Consumer Affairs
8 June 2012 Wheel clamping code of conduct signed
- Hon Simon Bridges, Minister of Consumer Affairs
28 May 2012 Ministry to step up ladder safety after injuries
22 May 2012 Minister commends wheel clamping code of conduct progress - Hon Simon Bridges, Minister of Consumer Affairs
15 May 2012 Boiler room scam threatens to dupe New Zealanders
9 May 2012 Penny auction website takes more than small change
2 April 2012 New Minister of Consumer Affairs
2 April 2012 Tougher laws for loansharks - Hon Chris Tremain, Minister of Consumer Affairs

23 February 2012 New product testing facility will protect consumers
9 February 2012 Consumer Law Reform Bill passes first reading
7 February 2012 Freephone number to empower consumers

2011

7 December 2011 Parents warned over ‘button battery’ dangers
6 November 2011 Tougher consumer credit laws target loan sharks – Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance
9 August 2011 Worrying research highlights issues facing Financial Summit – Hon Simon Power, Minister of Consumer Affairs
4 August 2011 Minister announces more details of Financial Summit – Hon Simon Power, Minister of Consumer Affairs
1 July 2011 Sir John Anderson to chair Financial Summit – Hon Simon Power, Minister of Consumer Affairs
21 June 2011 Government to target loan sharks – Hon Simon Power, Minister of Consumer Affairs
1 April 2011 Ensuring Consumer Confidence In The Financial Sector- Hon John Boscawen, Minister of Consumer Affairs
16 March 2011 Consumer Law Reform Bill to go before Parliament - Hon John Boscawen, Minister of Consumer Affairs

2010

9 September 2010 Quake victims can seek help in debt repayments
1 September 2010 More Dispute Resolution Schemes Approved - Hon John Boscawen, Minister of Consumer Affairs
24 August 2010 Adjudicators Report Increased Motor Vehicle Sales Disputes - Hon John Boscawen, Minister of Consumer Affairs
17 August 2010 New Minister of Consumer Affairs
18 June 2010 Product safety agreement signed with China
14 June 2010 Minister Releases Consumer Law Discussion Document - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
28 May 2010 First Financial Service Disputes Resolution Schemes Approved - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
1 April 2010 Water Efficiency Labels Help Consumers Make Better Choices - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
17 March 2010 Complaintline: Ensuring That Consumers' Problems Are Heard - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs

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2009

18 December 2009 Take Care When Buying An Extended Warranty This Christmas - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
9 December 2009 Adding Transparency To Charitable Giving - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
8 December 2009 First Financial Services Disputes Resolution Scheme Application - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
25 November 2009 Survey shows good understanding of Consumer Rights - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
25 September 2009 Ban placed on unsafe chainsaws
23 September 2009 Adjudicators Reports Suggest Law Changes - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
22 September 2009 Consumer Credit Law Being Reviewed - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
22 September 2009 Financial Summit 2009 - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
25 June 2009 Bill Signals Improvements To Motor Vehicle Sales Regime - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
23 June 2009 Financial Service Dispute Resolution Scheme On Its Way - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
19 June 2009 Don't Pay More Than You Have To This Winter - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
6 April 2009 Mortgage Payment Relief Already Available - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
27 March 2009 Seafood company fined for short weight goods
6 March 2009 Keeping tabs on scammers for a decade
4 March 2009 Ministry staff 'win' £1.5 million in lottery
2 March 2009 Scams Target You - Protect Yourself - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs

2008

23 December 2008 Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal Adjudicators' Annual Reports - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
4 December 2008 Choice & Confidence Best for Consumers - Hon Heather Roy, Minister of Consumer Affairs
25 September 2008 Finance sector consumer complainants get redress - Joint release Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs and Hon Lianne Dalziel, Minister of Commerce
9 September 2008 Financial advisers and dispute resolutions bills back - Joint release Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs and Hon Lianne Dalziel, Minister of Commerce
3 September 2008 Shop around for interest rates, 8% pw is appalling - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
31 July 2008 Children’s nightwear labelling regulations now effective - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
31 July 2008 Minister warns, don't be duped by extended warranties - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
11 July 2008 Minister welcomes BSA decision on formaldehyde episode - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
30 May 2008 Australian consumer law harmonisation welcomed - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
20 May 2008 Do not get a shock from your next power bill - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
30 April 2008 Improved information on used cars for sale: When a SIN becomes a CIN - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
16 April 2008 Children’s nightwear labelling to be changed – Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
3 April 2008 Ban on unsafe water colour paint sets – Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
10 March 2008 Hitman scam targets New Zealanders - Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
3 March 2008 Fraud Awareness Week 3-10 March 2008 - Fight the scammers. Don’t respond.
3 March 2008 Fraud Awareness Week urges no response approach – Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs

2007

26 December 2007 Exchanging or returning gifts after Christmas – Hon Judith Tizard, Minister of Consumer Affairs
17 October 2007 Formaldehyde tests show no health issue in clothes
4 October 2007 Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal Adjudicators' Annual Reports released
19 September 2007 Government moves on toy safety
5 September 2007 Ministry of Consumer Affairs alerts consumers to Mattel toy recall
22 August 2007 Investigation into formaldehyde in clothing
17 August 2007 Pacific consumers and fringe lending
28 June 2007 New water efficiency labelling in the pipeline
13 June 2007 Scammers carry on phishing for your money
1 June 2007 Ban on unsafe hot water bottles continues
15 May 2007 Are you paying too much for your power?
3 April 2007 Consumer laws apply to all – even real estate agents
3 April 2007Improvements proposed to motor vehicle sales laws
27 March 2007 Fraud Awareness Month - Protect Your Identity
22 March 2007 Minister Welcomes First Unsafe Baby Walker Prosecution
20 March 2007Fraud Awareness Month - Protect Your Computer
19 March 2007 "Bumped" and Delayed Passengers Can Seek Compensation
12 March 2007 Fraud Awareness Month - Protect Your Phone
6 March 2007 Don't Let a Scammer Walk off with Your Wallet!: Fraud Awareness Month - Protect Your Money
5 March 2007 If It's Too Good to Be True then It's Probably a Scam

2006

26 December 2006 Exchanging or Returning Lemons after Christmas
21 December 2006 KISS @ Christmas
14 December 2006 30 Years of the Metric System
17 November 2006 Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal Resolving Consumers' Complaints
16 November 2006 Credit Law Shows It Has Teeth
31 October 2006 Motor Vehicle Law Working for Consumers
19 May 2006 Car "Window Card" Information to Be Revisited
12 May 2006 Magnetix Building Sets - Voluntary Recall
11 May 2006 Myths and Confusion around Motor Vehicle Sales Legislation
2 May 2006 Submissions Called for on Consumer Protection Laws
30 March 2006 Protect Your PIN
27 March 2006 Car Buyers the Winner
23 March 2006 Car Buyers Better Protected
17 March 2006 Thank U 2 Promoters
17 March 2006 Phishing for Your Funds
13 March 2006 Why a "Get Rich Quick" Scheme Will Only Ever Cost You Money
2 March 2006 Won a Prize in a Lottery You Didn't Enter? It's a Scam
22 February 2006 Trans-Tasman Taskforce Takes up the Fight against Scams
10 February 2006 Unsafe Flaming Gel Recalled

2005

15 December 2005 Some festive season tips for consumers – exchanges, returns and gift vouchers
29 November 2005 Minister urges people to stop using 'No Holes Tongue Stud'
25 November 2005 Court ruling on misleading advertising welcomed
15 November 2005 Research shows consumers confident in New Zealand marketplace
15 August 2005 New product safety standards approved
2 August 2005 Checking personal credit information
28 July 2005 Effective Industry-Led Regulation
4 July 2005 Unsafe goods notices revoked
6 May 2005 Winter heating and keeping children safe
6 May 2005 What to look for when buying hot water bottles
21 April 2005 Ministry of Consumer Affairs works with business for good measure - The Ministry of Consumer Affairs Measurement and Product Safety Service approves a new one cubic metre (1m³) bin to measure mulch, bark chip and soil.
1 April 2005 Watching out for loan and credit traps
21 March 2005 New credit law ten days away
15 March 2005 Consumer credit survey released
10 March 2005 Working to improve internet and phone banking security

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