Labour consumer protection policy 2026

The story so far

Labour announced a policy to ban various unfair consumer fees if it is elected, including PayWave surcharges and certain types of car insurance.^{1 Oct} Party leader Chris Hipkins announced the plan in Auckland, saying it was meant to make sure customers pay the advertised price.^{1 Oct} A few days later, a story argued that Labour's consumer law proposals would not stop companies from breaking them.^{5 Oct} Labour then pledged automatic refunds for cancelled flights on big airlines.^{8 Oct}

Key moments

1. 1 OctLabour unveils policy to ban unfair consumer fees, including PayWave surcharges.
2. 5 OctStory argues Labour's consumer law proposals won't stop companies breaking them.
3. 8 OctLabour pledges automatic refunds for cancelled flights on big airlines.
4. 11 OctStory examines how much difference the airline policy would make.

Written from the stories below; each sentence links to its sources.