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![Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive
The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.
![Loan shark clampdown fast-tracked to stop spirals of debt amid Covid-19 crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Loan shark clampdown fast-tracked to stop spirals of debt amid Covid-19 crisis
Legislation to put restrictions on pay day loans have been fast-tracked.
![Wheel clamping crackdown: Don't pay more than $100](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wheel clamping crackdown: Don't pay more than $100
A law change which prevents clampers from charging excessive fees is now in force.
![Holidaymakers' heartbreak: Rogue travel agents fleece customers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Holidaymakers' heartbreak: Rogue travel agents fleece customers
Two travel agents have gone bust, sparking calls for better industry regulation.
![Banks to face hefty fines for putting 'profits ahead of people'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Banks to face hefty fines for putting 'profits ahead of people'
Sales-based incentives for bankers will be made illegal by the Government
![Govt crackdown on businesses taking consumers for a ride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Govt crackdown on businesses taking consumers for a ride
New rules will take aim at unfair and long contracts and put consumers first
![Greenpeace apologises to Nigel Latta over spam calls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Greenpeace apologises to Nigel Latta over spam calls
"Why, if you sign a petition, does Greenpeace then constantly harass you with spam?"
![Blanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after July](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Blanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after July
Environment Ministry comes down hard on plastic pollution.
![Mobile traders who ignore 'do-not-knock' house stickers risk big fines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mobile traders who ignore 'do-not-knock' house stickers risk big fines
Legal whip will hurt door-to-door traders who ignore instructions to leave.
![Victim: Fine for clamping operators not enough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Victim: Fine for clamping operators not enough
Clamping victim says proposed legislation is a step in the right direction but not enough.
![Government moves to bring 'cowboy' clamping into line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Government moves to bring 'cowboy' clamping into line
A maximum of $100 will be able to be charged for removal of a wheel clamp.
![Grieving mother's car clamped at West Auckland hot spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Grieving mother's car clamped at West Auckland hot spot
The woman's wheel was clamped while she was talking to police about son's sudden death.
![Wheel clamping ban still on the table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wheel clamping ban still on the table
Predatory behaviour of some private parking companies "cannot continue", says Faafoi.
![Takata airbag recall comes into effect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Takata airbag recall comes into effect
Used car sellers are also banned from selling any affected vehicles within the country.
![Wheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZ
Both consumer watchdogs and staff within the industry have welcomed regulation.
![Wheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister says
The Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice
![Hawkesby: Slack motorists can take some blame for airbag saga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hawkesby: Slack motorists can take some blame for airbag saga
COMMENT: Some motorists have ignored five recall letters - can't blame the Govt for that.
![Overhaul for 'antiquated' insurance legislation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Overhaul for 'antiquated' insurance legislation
Confusion and frustration about insurance policy has prompted the Government review.
![Safety improvements for button batteries needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Safety improvements for button batteries needed
About 20 children a year end up in Starship Hospital after swallowing button batteries.
![Two Auckland motorists clamped while in their cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Two Auckland motorists clamped while in their cars
The AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".