Taupō Four Square Tauhara fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers
Foodstuffs North Island, which controls the FourSquare, New World and Pak’nSave brands, said the company was “shocked and…
Co-operative Bank ordered to pay $2.48m over unlawful customer fees
“I am satisfied that the penalty proposed is sufficient to contribute to deterring others from running the risk…
Auckland townhouse developer UCon Construction fined for sediment runoff breaches
There was “no doubt that sediment continued to leave the property”, despite the installation of controls at the…
The Warehouse fined $234,000 over kids’ toy safety breaches
Safety a ‘non‑negotiable priority’ Fairley said the commission’s key grievance was the packaging, not the toy itself. “It…
Ikana New Zealand Limited fined $20,000 over illegal live green-lipped mussels
The controlled area notice has been in place across areas of the South Island since 2015. In October…
Alderson Logistics and Supa Shavings fined $420k over illegal acquisitions
Pre-acquisition, ABS Carriers and Supa Shavings were the largest suppliers of bulk wood shavings in the region with…
Pak’nSave parking fines: Shoppers hit with $85 tickets after big shops
Foodstuffs was sorry Rautela had endured a “frustrating” experience in getting his ticket waived, spokesman Stefan Herrick said.…
ASB fined $2.1 million for misleading more than 25,000 customers
“Customers are entitled to rely on their bank to apply discounts and fee exemptions accurately. ASB failed to…
Nelson diver Joshua Spooner fined $3000 for selling crayfish and pāua on Facebook
He was sprung after posting it to his Facebook page and then offering the seafood for sale on…
Miky’s Italian Fusion owner fined after girls served citronella instead of juice
He told the ABC staff initially declined to show him saying it was “just old cranberry juice”. He…
Former financial adviser David McEwen fined $15k, banned for 7 years
McEwen previously sent the court correspondence from Lithuania. Defence counsel Karl Trotter today said McEwen was still overseas.…
Auckland landlord fined after posting tenants’ family photos and child’s schedule on rental ads
The tenants have now taken the landlord to the Tenancy Tribunal claiming a breach of quiet enjoyment for…