New law will make ignoring “Do Not Knock” stickers illegal

akrotohur on 16/10/2021 - 10:09

https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/new-law-will-make-ignor…

Door-to-door traders that ignore a “Do Not Knock” sticker will face fines of up to $30,000 under recent Fair Trading Act changes.

The changes will come into effect on 16 August 2022. From that date, any seller that ignores a sticker, or other written or verbal direction not to enter your property, will face a fine.

In addition to fining traders, the courts will be able to make other orders, including cancelling a sales agreement and requiring the door-to-door seller to pay compensation to the consumer.

Get "Do Not Knock" stickers here:
https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/do-not-knock/get-a-stic…

Or you can download a printable version of the sticker, available in

red (56.1 KB) - https://consumer-nz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/1333/Do_N…
or
black and white (47.7 KB) - https://d3c7odttnp7a2d.cloudfront.net/assets/6700/Do_Not_Kno…

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  • saxasianguy on 16/10/2021 - 10:29
    +2

    This is awesome. Just ordered some stickers!

  • Nythic on 16/10/2021 - 14:09
    +2

    What about junk mail?

  • L3tstaxth1s on 16/10/2021 - 22:44
    +1

    Does this apply to door knockers seeking donations? Seem to get these far more than vacuum cleaner salespeople ;) though we do get a few power company door knockers.

    • quasar on 17/10/2021 - 11:41
      +1

      I did a custom sign a few years ago based on the Australian "do not knock" sign, it listed:
      * No sales people
      * No religious groups or charities
      * No market researchers

      I have CCTV on the front door and it was pretty satisfying seeing them walk up to the front door, read the sign and then turn around and walk away.

      • Alan6984 on 17/10/2021 - 14:58
        +2

        I know someone who has one that says something like,

        'Unless we are expecting you, we charge $20 up front to listen to whatever you are selling. By knocking on the door you agree to these terms."

        Somehow I doubt they ever got $20 - I never asked if it was effective or not.

        Alan.

  • akrotohur on 16/08/2022 - 10:54
    +1

    This has come into force today

    Ignoring ‘Do Not Knock’ stickers now illegal
    https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/ignoring-do-not-knock-s…

  • Telemachus on 17/08/2022 - 12:46

    Two mice from the local church knocked on my door the other day wanting to talk about cheeses…

    • Alan6984 on 17/08/2022 - 13:13

      Who Moved My Cheese!

      • bigcheese on 17/08/2022 - 13:28

        I know who will get the blame…..

        • Alan6984 on 17/08/2022 - 13:58

          Of course - I should have known.

  • Bargainstalker on 24/09/2022 - 20:19

    I had a cop and associates knock on my door to give me a do not knock sticker lol I appreciate the irony

    • The Hound on 24/09/2022 - 21:01

      They could have just popped them into your letterbox. Hmm I don't they are just there to hand out stickers. Does your house smell funny? lol

  • Bargainstalker on 25/09/2022 - 09:12

    I wish it did :)

  • Bargainstalker on 25/09/2022 - 09:22

    Do not knock unless your female single and 25 - 45 yrs old. Is that legal ?

  • NeM2k2 on 30/09/2022 - 18:24

    I've had expected visitors, tradesmen, couriers etc. think they weren't allowed to knock due to this sticker, because the "SALESPEOPLE NOT WELCOME HERE" writing is small and they were blind or something

    Might have to knock up my own one with tweaks

  • Bargainstalker on 01/10/2022 - 08:50

    I guess 'DO NOT KNOCK' is the modern version of
    'TRESPASSERS WILL BE SHOT' a stronger message?

  • Bargainstalker on 01/10/2022 - 21:10

    'This door is electrified'
    'under new strain of covid quarantine'
    Might work?

  • L3tstaxth1s on 15/11/2022 - 19:54

    Where can we get these stickers or signs locally (is it only free to consumer members)?

    • akrotohur on 15/11/2022 - 20:08

      https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/do-not-knock/get-a-stic…

      They were free for all, but I think they changed to for members only now.

      Mentioned on the page

      "We’re also distributing stickers to Citizens Advice Bureaus, Resene ColorShops and any store that sells Resene paints."

      • L3tstaxth1s on 15/11/2022 - 20:10

        Cheers… Had some HelloFresh door knockers today that came back again tonight… Need to put a sign up.

        • Foodie on 16/11/2022 - 23:58

          Their emails just arent making it through!

  • saxasianguy on 05/04/2023 - 10:40

    Just had a guy from Auckland Transport come to my house and knock even though I had the sticker on the front door.

    He wanted me to do a survey, not sales. Will the sticker apply? If so, who do I report this to get Auckland Transport fined? I also have video from the g4 doorbell of them "knocking"

    • Alan6984 on 05/04/2023 - 11:13

      What does the actual law say?

      I am guessing it will include some provision for enforcement?

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