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Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 + Fair Trading Act 1986

Consumer law — NZ guide for businesses and consumers

Automatic guarantees on goods and services, and prohibitions on misleading conduct — what every NZ business must know.

NZ consumer law gives consumers strong automatic rights that cannot be contracted away. These guides cover the two most important pieces of consumer legislation — what they require, what they prohibit, and what the consequences of non-compliance are.

Consumer law guides
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993

Consumer Guarantees Act

Automatic guarantees on goods and services, remedies for faulty products, and what businesses cannot exclude.

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Fair Trading Act 1986

Fair Trading Act

Misleading and deceptive conduct, false representations, unsubstantiated claims, and unfair contract terms.

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