News and notices
News, alerts and information from across Trading Standards six areas of responsibility.
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Invitation to World Metrology Day Celebration 2025
150 years of the Metre Convention
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Wellington Laboratory – Temporary closure
The Wellington trade measurement laboratory will be temporarily closed from Friday 11 April until Friday 30 May 2025.
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Fuel Quality Monitoring annual report 2023–24 published
The Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme 2023-24 report shows that the quality of fuel available to New Zealanders continues to generally be of good quality.
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Updates on consultations
Three trade measurement related consultations are now closed.
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Length measures in use for trade – Consultation
A consultation is open in relation to length measures that are in use for trade.
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Legislative change – Consultation
A public consultation is open in relation to proposed amendments to the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
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Fuel Quality Monitoring Annual Report 2022–23 published
Fuel is of general high quality and the inclusion of marine fuel testing under the Maritime Organization Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) legislation were highlights of the 2022–23 Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme Annual Rep
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Wellington laboratory – Extended scope update
The Wellington trade measurement laboratory has increased its scope for verification of mass pieces.
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For accredited persons – Application forms on Business Connect
Trading Standards is now using Business Connect for accreditation-related application forms.
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Updated guidance – For business – Weighbridges
Trading Standards have published updated guidance in relation to the trade use of weighbridges.