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Discussion documents from 2004 and earlier.

Revision of product safety standards 2004 consultation paper: Consultation paper on the Revision of product safety standards for: Cots for household use; Children's nightwear and limited daywear having reducted fire hazard; Children's toys (Small parts requirement for children under three); Baby walkers.
Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003: Proposed Regulations: Proposed Regulations under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003
Voluntary GM-Free Labelling: Discussion document: Discussion document on Voluntary GM-Free Labelling
Proposals for the trade measurement accreditation and verification scheme: Discussion Paper: Discussion paper on proposals for the trade measurement accreditation and verification scheme
Quantity Marking on Packaged Food Discussion Document: Discussion Document on Quantity Marking on Packaged Food
Used Motor Vehicle Information Display Consumer Information Notice: Discussion Document: Discussion Document on the Consumer Information Notice for used motor vehicles.
The Average Quantity System - Proposed Amendments to the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999: Discussion document: Discussion document on the Average Quantity System - Proposed Amendments to the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.
Consumer Credit Law Review: Further Consultation on Proposals in Respect of Charging Interest and Calculating Balances: Discussion document on Further Consultation on Proposals in Respect of Charging Interest and Calculating Balances in the Consumer Credit Law Review.
Motor Vehicle Sales – A Proposed Regulatory Regime: Discussion Document: Discussion Document on A Proposed Regulatory Regime for Motor Vehicle Sales.
0800 Bankline Report: Report on Consumer Affairs project to provide further assistance to banking consumers.
Baby Walker Safety - Investigation into the Need for a Product Safety Standard: Investigation into the need for a product safety standard for baby walkers.
Consumer Credit Law Review Part 5: Redress and Enforcement: Discussion document on the Consumer Credit Law Review Part 5: Redress and Enforcement.
Guidelines for Developing a Code of Practice: Guidelines for developing a code of practice.
Consumer Credit Law Review, Part 4: Overindebtedness, Insurance and E-Credit: Consumer Credit Law Review, Part 4: Overindebtedness, Insurance and E-Credit
Consumer Credit Law Review, Part 3: Transparency in Consumer Credit: Interest, Fees and Disclosure: Consumer Credit Law Review, Part 3: Transparency in Consumer Credit: Interest, Fees and Disclosure
Consumer Credit Law Review Part 2: Application - What Transactions Should Consumer Credit Legislation Apply To?: Consumer Credit Law Review Part 2: Application - What Transactions Should Consumer Credit Legislation Apply To?
Electronic Commerce and the New Zealand Consumer - A Status Report: Electronic Commerce and the New Zealand Consumer - A Status Report (and a Proposed New Zealand Model Code for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce)
Submission to the Ministerial Inquiry into the Electricity Industry: Submission to the Ministerial Inquiry into the Electricity Industry
Metrology and the Economy: Report on Metrology and the Economy
The Economic Context of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs: The Economic Context of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs
A Comparison of Domestic Electricity Contracts against the Electricity Supply Association of New Zealand Domestic Contracts Code of Practice: A Comparison of Domestic Electricity Contracts against the Electricity Supply Association of New Zealand Domestic Contracts Code of Practice.
Proposed Consumer Information Standard for Second-hand Motor Vehicles: Proposed Consumer Information Standard for Second-hand Motor Vehicles
Disposable Cigarette Lighter Safety - Ministerial Investigation into the Need for a Product Safety Standard: Ministerial investigation into the need for a Product Safety Standard for disposable cigarette lighters
Pram and Stroller Safety - Ministerial Investigation into the Need for a Product Safety Standard: Ministerial investigation into the need for a product safety standard for prams and strollers.
Household Cot Safety - Ministerial Investigation into the Need for a Product Safety Standard: Ministerial investigation into the need for a product safety standard for household cots.
Infant Products Safety - An Agenda for Action: An agenda for action on the safety of infant products.
Electronic Commerce and the New Zealand Consumer: Discussion document on electronic commerce and the New Zealand consumer.
Market Self-Regulation and Codes of Practice: A report on market self-regulation and codes of practice.
Mandatory and Voluntary Standards: A discussion document on mandatory and voluntary standards.
An Analysis of Contracts, Metering and Disputes Procedures for Domestic Electricity Customers: An Analysis of Contracts, Metering and Disputes Procedures for Domestic Electricity Customers
Assessing Costs and Benefits in Consumer Policy Development: Assessing costs and benefits in consumer policy development.