Consumer Guarantees Act stories
Buy Kiwi's plea to support local businesses boosts NZ economy
Fri, 10th May 2024
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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consumer guarantees act
Amidst NZ's retail slump, local eCommerce platform, Buy Kiwi, champions home-grown companies, promoting local spending for national economic resilience.
Noel Leeming slapped with $200,000 fine for misrepresentation
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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commerce commission
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
Noel Leeming has been fined NZD $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, according to the Commerce Commission.
Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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commerce commission
Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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risk & compliance
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commerce commission
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refund
Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.