Consumer travel reimbursement scheme – advice about travel refunds and credits
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
On 8 September, the Government announced a consumer travel reimbursement scheme to assist travel agents with returning refunds...
Fraud Awareness Week 2020
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
This week is Fraud Awareness Week and we’re encouraging people to ‘stop and think – is this for...
Scam alert – fake identity and donation scam
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
Everyone is vulnerable to scams, now more than ever. Netsafe has reported large increases in the number of...
New Zealand Consumer Survey 2020
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
Results of the New Zealand Consumer Survey, conducted every two years by MBIE’s Consumer Protection team, are available...
Survey shows young consumers are at risk
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
Insights from the consumer survey highlight a key consumer group is at risk.
Those aged 18-26 are less likely...
Coronavirus – Are your travel plans affected?
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
With the current viral outbreak of the coronavirus, many travellers will have concerns around their existing travel plans.
Given...
Recent changes to tenancy law
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
Landlords and tenants will be affected by the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Some of...
Tips to get it right
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
Buying a car
Dealer versus private
Buying a new or used car from a dealer – whether online, at a...
Rise in online scams costs millions
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
This week is Fraud Awareness Week and we’re encouraging you to work together to fight scams.
By speaking up...