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The Motor Vehicle Sales Act, in force from 15 December, brings in law changes that consumers should be aware of when buying a motor vehicle

Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard wants consumers to have a peaceful and enjoyable time at Christmas and over the holidays, but she also wants to remind people to be careful about paying for it well into the New Year.

Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard is reminding Christmas shoppers about the dangers of noisy toys.

"It’s important that motor vehicle traders have enough time to plan for this change in law, which affects the way they do business."

The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Bill passed on 7 October replaces outdated law with strong, innovative legislation to better protect New Zealand consumers.

Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard has welcomed the change to regulations covering the sale of pedal bicycles, which come into effect this Friday.

The second reading of the Consumer Credit Bill has introduced a significant amendment dealing with housing buy-back schemes.

Government ministers today issued a fresh plea for people affected by housing buy-back schemes to come forward with information.

Hotline number 0508 HOUSEBUYBACK (0508-468-732)

Tougher penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading Act will help protect consumers from scams.

Consumer protection law to widen the definition of "goods and services"

OECD guidelines have been developed to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deceptive practices.

A Memorandum of Understanding signed today reaffirms and strengthens the relationship between the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the Bureaux.

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Judith Tizard, has issued a public caution over a children’s toy, the ‘Yo-Yo Ball’, and asked the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to investigate its safety, after the toy was recently banned in the United Kingdom.

With the onset of winter, Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard says consumers who want to find out if they are getting the best power deal and want tips on how to save power can use the free Consumer Powerswitch service.

The discussion paper, released by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, results from a recommendation of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.