Fair Trading Act stories
Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.
Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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In a ruling from the Auckland District Court last week, Vodafone NZ was guilty of being 'liable to mislead' consumers about the nature of its FibreX service.
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
Thu, 28th May 2020
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The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.
PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for ‘extensive failings’
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.
ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.
Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Kiwi clothing brand under fire: ComCom warns businesses about 'Made in NZ' claims
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Clothing brand WORLD is under investigation by the Commerce Commission regarding the accuracy of its t-shirt labelling.
Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.
Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.
Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.
Supermarket inquiry finds no breaches by Countdown
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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The Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competitive behaviour by Countdown supermarkets, alleged by former Labour Party MP Shane Jones, has found.
Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's ‘SuperNet’ advertising campaign.
Warring telcos set court date
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Telecom and Vodafone, in the midst of a High Court injunction, set to battle it out in court later this month.
Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.
Telecom takes Vodafone to court
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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Telecom is suing rival Vodafone, seeking a court order to halt or change its SuperNet adverts, which it deems misleading and in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
Telecom ordered to pay $120k
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Telecom is to pay USD $120,000 in refunds for misleading broadband ads, and USD $75,000 to support a price comparison tool, the Commerce Commission has ruled.
Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Telecom has admitted to yet another breach of the Fair Trading Act after it misled more than 130,000 broadband customers and was forced to pay back $9.