1APurpose
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to a trading environment in which—
- the interests of consumers are protected; and
- businesses compete effectively; and
- consumers and businesses participate confidently.
To this end, the Act provides that consumers have—
- certain guarantees when acquiring goods or services from a
supplier, including—
- that the goods are reasonably safe and fit for purpose
and are otherwise of an acceptable quality; and
- that the services are carried out with reasonable care
and skill; and
- that the goods are reasonably safe and fit for purpose
and are otherwise of an acceptable quality; and
- certain rights of redress against suppliers and manufacturers
if goods or services fail to comply with a guarantee.
Notes
- Section 1A: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Consumer Guarantees Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 144).