New Zealand · Consumer law and remedies
New Zealand introduces a three-year minimum for covered gift cards
Covered gift cards must have at least a three-year expiry period and display the expiry date prominently, subject to statutory definitions, exclusions and transition rules.
What this means
Understand the practical effect.
Covered gift cards must have at least a three-year expiry period and display the expiry date prominently, subject to statutory definitions, exclusions and transition rules.
What to do
Turn the update into action.
Update card stock, ecommerce terms, point-of-sale settings, balance systems and staff scripts, and check whether hybrid, promotional or replacement products fall within an exclusion.
Official source
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Practical support
Apply this update to your business.
Confirm the products, customer journeys, claims, suppliers or processes affected, then identify the evidence, ownership and timing needed for a defensible response.
Watchdog can assess the update against your circumstances and recommend the most useful next step.
Important information
Check the current position.
This update is general information, not legal advice. Laws, official guidance and proceedings can change. Check the current source and your specific facts before acting.