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Fair Trading in New Zealand
You've worked hard to build up your business
and now someone is trying to trade on your goodwill and
reputation. Or you're looking to launch a new product but are
not sure what standards apply. James & Wells can help
you.
Fair trading and consumer protection legislation in NZ
In New Zealand, businesses and consumers are protected from
unfair trading practices by a suite of legislation. The most
significant of these are:
- Fair Trading Act 1986: prohibits and provides remedies for
misleading and deceptive conduct in trade both generally and in
relation to specific types of conduct;
- Sale of Goods Act 1908: provides the legal framework in respect
of business to business transactions involving goods;
- Consumer Guarantees Act 1993: provides specific statutory
guarantees to consumers in respect of goods and services and
remedies for breaches of those guarantees by suppliers and
manufacturers.
What we can do for you
Our Litigation team is recognised both locally and
internationally for its advice in relation to New Zealand's fair
trading laws. Specifically, we can:
- Provide advice on all aspects of the fair trading laws
- Provide advice in relation to product standards in New Zealand,
including labelling requirements
- Notify others of your rights and how they may be in breach of
those rights under the fair trading laws
- Advise you on allegations of breaches of the fair trading
laws
- Prosecute or defend court proceedings concerning allegations of
breaches of the fair trading laws
For further information on resolving a fair trading dispute, see
the Litigation team brochure 'Natural Born Litigators' or visit
our information page on Fair
Trading in New Zealand.
