Email issues for some members
We are currently experiencing problems sending emails to Microsoft mail clients, this includes Hotmail, MSN, Windows Live and Live.com. It appears that Microsoft are having technical issues and they haven’t been able to receive mail for the last couple of hours. We have been in touch with Microsoft and they are trying to resolve this as quickly as possible. In the mean time please check your My Trade Me pages for updates on any auctions you are participating in.
Advanced operators in sidebar searches
We recently rolled out advanced operators in our top search bar. You can now use these operators in our sidebar searches as well, to perform advanced searches for vehicles, properties, jobs and other specialised categories.
Here’s a quick operator reference guide:
Use quotes " " to find an exact phrase, e.g. "Bob the Builder" More...
Phone assistance is now available
The issues we have been experiencing with phone support have now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.
Phone assistance currently unavailable
Our phone provider is currently experiencing issues with our support lines. We hope to have this matter resolved shortly. Another announcement will be made when service is restored. We thank you for your patience.
Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (REAA)
The REAA 2008 comes into full effect today. All real estate agents (includes companies licensed as agents) must be licensed under this Act. It requires agents to ensure certain information is displayed on all advertisements, including the agent’s name and the fact that they are licensed under the Act.
When agents list property on Trade Me, the words “Licensed Agent (REAA 2008)” will be included beneath the agent’s company name.
For more information on obligations under the REAA 2008, see the REAA website.