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Changes to our Terms and Privacy Policy
In 2013 Parliament passed some changes to our consumer laws that affect Trade Me members, like declaring your ‘In Trade’ status, substantiating claims, and increased protection for members who buy via online auction. Today we’d like to chat about some upcoming changes to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Unfair contract terms
The provisions under the Fair Trading Act in relation to unfair contract terms come into effect on 17 March 2015. Unfair contract terms relate to contracts that businesses enter into with their members or customers where the member doesn’t have the opportunity to negotiate the terms, as they’re offered on a take it or leave it basis. You’ll see these all the time as a consumer – think of the contracts with your gym, internet provider, phone or electricity company.
From 17 March 2015, businesses will be required to ensure terms in their consumer contracts aren’t unfair. Businesses also have to ensure that their terms are transparent, accessible and easy to read. For more information on unfair contract terms, we recommend you check out the Commerce Commission’s guidelines. More...
A ‘thank you’ from our charitable partners
When placing a listing, you have the option to choose to round your success fee to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to Plunket or Kiwis for kiwi, our two success fee partners. We have special relationships with each of these organisations, and fully support and acknowledge their work out in the community.
To say thanks, both Plunket and Kiwis for kiwi have recorded a short video message for you, our members.
Plunket More...
New feature: Motorweb Basic Report
We’re excited today to share a brand new feature for car sellers called a MotorWeb Basic Report.
A MotorWeb Basic Report displays key information about the vehicle you’re selling, including showing that the vehicle isn't stolen, doesn't have money owing, and isn't a damaged import.
Having a safe and trusted marketplace for buying and selling vehicles is hugely important to us, and we reckon this report will help to increase trust between buyers and sellers. Sellers can add a MotorWeb Basic Report for $9 and it will display at the top of their car listing until the vehicle is sold. It can also be added to an existing listing for $9 at any time. More...
A new way to browse: Art, Baby Gear, Crafts & more
We’ve just made a change to the way search results are displayed in the Antiques and Collectables, Art, Baby Gear, Crafts, Health & Beauty, Jewellery & Watches, and Pottery & Glass categories.
Starting today, when you’re in these categories you’ll see a new visual page layout when searching and browsing. The appearance of each listing depends on an improved range of promotional products available in the category:
• Basic: Small image in search results.
• Gallery: Medium image in search results (2x larger than Basic) and higher position in the category.
• Feature: Large image in search results (4x larger than Basic) and best position in the category.
• Feature Combo: Highlights listing and includes all benefits of Feature. More...
Trade Me financial results out today
Today we delivered our half-year results for the 6 months to 31 December 2014.
If you're interested in finding out more information about the results, or just general information about investing in Trade Me, head on over to the official Trade Me Group investor relations site.