Fair trading reform on the horizon: is your business ready?
The article discusses New Zealand’s proposed Fair Trading Amendment Bill, which aims to significantly update the country’s consumer protection regime. It indicates changes are being introduced in May 2026, and asks whether businesses are prepared for the upcoming reforms.
If enacted, fair-trading reforms could tighten obligations on how AppleCare+ (and related advertising, disclosures, and consumer remedies) is marketed and administered. This may affect contract terms clarity, representations about coverage/exclusions, handling of complaints, and the remedies available to consumers if services are not provided as promised—potentially increasing compliance and customer-service overhead for Apple and its partners.
The Fair Trading Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes significant changes to New Zealand's consumer protection regime. Introduced on 13 May 2026, the Bill will amend ...
Country
New Zealand
Region
Asia Pacific
Discovered
6/3/2026
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English