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Jessie Gettins was sentenced at the Auckland District Court to a $13,000 fine after being found guilty of one charge of carrying on the business of motor vehicle trading without being registered, in breach of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

The Government is introducing a mandatory standard for unit pricing to help consumers make informed decisions when shopping for the essentials at the supermarket.

The Government has announced a final set of changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Responsible Lending Code to improve safe access to credit for Kiwis. The changes will be applied from 4 May 2023.

The government has made a temporary exemption to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) for temporary lending to consumers affected by the recent extreme weather in the North Island.

MBIE is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds like Venetian blinds.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on details of the proposed regulations for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

Kahn David Ratcliffe, an unregistered motor vehicle trader, was convicted last week for breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).

The Government has announced the introduction of the Three Waters Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill today, which will ensure the future three waters system promotes consumer interests.

The Government has today announced its next steps to protect consumers from potential financial harm when using Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL).

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) Regulations and the Responsible Lending Code.