Consumer & Fair Trading Claims

Helping consumers enforce their rights.

If you feel you have been treated unfairly or misled, McVeagh Fleming can help you understand your rights and take steps to make things right.

We advise consumers on their rights and obligations under New Zealand consumer legislation and provide practical, cost-effective guidance across a wide range of consumer law matters, including:

Consumer Guarantees Act – Your rights when goods or services are faulty or do not meet acceptable standards
Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act – Protections when borrowing money or purchasing on credit
Fair Trading Act – Remedies where a business has misled or deceived you
Online safety and digital communications – Anti-spam laws, harmful digital communications, and electronic transactions
Privacy Act – Advice where you believe your privacy has been breached
Product safety – Assistance if you have suffered harm or a near miss involving a product or service
Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal – Representation and advice if you believe a motor vehicle dealer has treated you unfairly

Our focus is on resolving matters efficiently and helping you achieve a fair outcome.

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For business matters, view Litigation & Dispute (Business).

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