Which of the following is NOT a right provided under the Consumer Guarantees Act?

The Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) in New Zealand provides a variety of rights to consumers when purchasing goods and services, focusing on ensuring that products meet certain standards of quality and performance.

The right to a refund for any circumstances is not explicitly included as a consumer guarantee under the CGA. Instead, the Act outlines specific guarantees related to the quality of the goods, their fitness for purpose, and the accuracy of any descriptions provided to consumers. For example, guarantees of acceptable quality mean that products must be safe, durable, and free from defects, while fitness for purpose ensures that products are suitable for the particular use that the consumer has specified. There is also a guarantee that the goods match any description given.

When a product or service fails to meet these guarantees, the consumer may be entitled to remedies such as repair, replacement, or, in some cases, a refund. However, the notion of receiving a refund in any circumstance is not upheld by the CGA, as refunds are typically contingent upon the specific circumstances of the breach of guarantee. Thus, the right that is not recognized under the CGA is the absolute right to a refund for any circumstances.