What is the purpose of the Do Not Knock campaign?

The national Do Not Knock campaign, aims to put a stop to unwelcome, dishonest and intimidating door-to-door salespeople.

Is door Knocking illegal in NZ?

Under the Fair Trading Act, the law classifies most door-to-door sales as “uninvited direct sales.” This includes all uninvited salespeople who approach customers, regardless of whether they did so face-to-face or through a telephone.

How do you stop a door knocker NZ?

Join our campaign Put a “Do Not Knock” sticker on your letterbox, front door or any place where it’s visible to people entering the property. Tell your family and friends where they can get a “Do Not Knock” sticker. Support our call to get the law changed so companies which ignore a “Do Not Knock” sticker can be fined.

Where can I put a do not knock sticker?

As part of our campaign, we’re distributing free “Do Not Knock” stickers. The stickers can be put on your letterbox, front door – or anywhere prominent – to warn door-to-door sellers not to knock. We get regular complaints about the hard-sell and exploitative sales tactics these traders use.

Can you put a do not knock sign on your door?

You can print and display the ‘Do not knock’ sign. The sign is aimed at salespeople supplying goods or services for trade or commerce and does not cover other door knockers such as religious groups or charity fundraisers. However, consumers can always ask any unwanted visitors to leave their premises.

What does the do not knock sign mean?

Door to door – do not knock sign. You can print and display the ‘Do not knock’ sign. The sign is aimed at salespeople supplying goods or services for trade or commerce and does not cover other door knockers such as religious groups or charity fundraisers.

Can a salesperson with a do not knock sticker enter your house?

Everybody has an implied licence to enter your property and knock on your door. But you have the right to take away this licence. You can revoke a salesperson’s licence to enter your property by displaying a “Do Not Knock” sticker. If a door-to-door seller ignores the sticker, they’re likely to be trespassing.