News and notices
News, alerts and information from across Trading Standards six areas of responsibility.
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Jetstar scales fail MBIE compliance checks
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has directed Jetstar to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements under the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
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New application forms on Business Connect and FormBuilder
Trading Standards has transitioned 4 Trade Measurement forms to the Business Connect platform and FormBuilder.
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Auckland and Christchurch laboratories – limited operating hours
Auckland and Christchurch laboratories will have limited operating hours for the next few months.
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Legislative changes
The Weights and Measures Act 1987 has had 2 amendments via Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act 2025.
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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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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.