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Like a bull in a china shop
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 12:10 pm | Consumer Affairs
Taking small children out shopping can be stressful! Kids love to explore and their little hands love to touch. But what happens when your little bundle of joy acts like a bull in a china shop and breaks something? More >>
Making the right move
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 2:17 pm | Consumer Affairs
Moving house can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. A major cause of stress is the safe relocation of your household items from your old property to your new location. So how do you make sure your worldly possessions stay safe during ... More >>
Travel Insurance: what you should know
Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 10:14 am | Consumer Affairs
14 July 2014 Many Kiwis consider travel insurance a luxury good and don’t take out a policy when going on holiday. However, if disaster strikes and you don’t have the proper coverage, you may be liable for damages that you cannot afford or ... More >>
Keep button batteries out of kids’ reach
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 1:36 pm | Consumer Affairs
They power our watches, hearing aids, singing greeting cards, TV remote controls, calculators, keys and lots of other gadgets we enjoy using. But button batteries can be deadly if swallowed. So keep them away from children and be aware that the ... More >>
Recall of Earthwise Disinfectant
Friday, 27 September 2013, 11:51 am | Consumer Affairs
Earthwise Disinfectant Eucalyptus & Thyme 1L Barcode: 9421027310469 New World, Pak n Save and Countdown Stores Nationwide. More >>
Scammers claim to be IRD ‘John Key scheme’
Monday, 10 September 2012, 12:40 pm | Consumer Affairs
Victims receive a phone call from an overseas call centre and are told that they have been chosen to receive money from a ‘John Key scheme’. More >>