Welcome to Trading Standards

We ensure New Zealanders have accurate measurement and quality fuel.

Trade Measurement

We administer and enforce New Zealand’s system of trade measurement, making sure that weighing and measuring equipment — and the quantity in packaged goods — are accurate.

Fuel Quality Monitoring

We maintain and administer the Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme. This programme monitors the quality of retail fuel in New Zealand and makes sure it complies with the Regulations.

Auctioneers

We administer and maintain the New Zealand register of auctioneers. This holds registration and contact information for registered auctioneers.

Independently Qualified Pool Inspectors

We administer and maintain the New Zealand register of Independently Qualified Pool Inspectors. This holds registration and contact information for registered inspectors.

Motor Vehicle Traders Register

We administer and maintain New Zealand's Motor Vehicle Traders Register. This holds essential information about registered traders and their business.

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