Consumer NZ research head Jessica Wilson: A product must last a "reasonable" amount of time under the Consumer Guarantees Act, which overrides a manufacturer's warranty period. Consumer NZ research head Jessica Wilson: A product must last a "reasonable" amount of time under the Consumer Guarantees Act, which overrides a manufacturer's warranty period. Apple, which has no official stores in New Zealand, is looking to draw independent repair outfits into its orbit with its new Independent Repair Provider (IRP) programme, which will be extended to NZ and 39 other countries this week. Independent Repair Providers (IRPs) are pitched as the place to go if you've got an Apple product that's out of warranty. "You shouldn't have to do a lot running around," the research head adds.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2021 00:33 UTC