Watch live: Labour targets hidden fees, subscription traps with 'fair go law'
The Labour Party is promising to ban hidden fees and make subscription cancellations easier, if elected. The newly-unveiled "fair go law" would require upfront pricing and curb costly add-ons. "This election is about the cost of living, and New Zealanders are being hit by hidden fees they never saw coming. Labour will make sure New Zealanders get a fair go at the checkout," Hipkins said. Party leader Chris Hipkins is making the announcement alongside Labour's Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Arena Williams.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTBoth camps report Labour's proposed consumer-protection law, but centrist coverage stresses businesses "tricking" families and the burden on households, while right-leaning coverage highlights the law as a tightening of consumer rules with sweeping bans and disclosure requirements.
CENTER
Centrist coverage frames the proposal as a response to businesses "tricking" consumers and a relief for families burdened by hidden costs.
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage frames the proposal as a tightening of consumer protection with sweeping bans on hidden fees and junk warranties.
The right emphasises
- bans on "junk" car insurance
- full lifetime cost disclosure for credit purchases
- mandatory online cancellation and fee transparency for tickets
