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Watch Out For Public Holiday Surcharges On Easter Sunday
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12:06 pm | Consumer NZ
Jessica Walker, acting head of research and advocacy at Consumer, says the cost-of-living pinch isn’t going to stop people from heading out for an Easter treat over the break, and she wants consumers to know when they can reasonably expect to pay surcharges. More >>
Price Hikes Are Coming - It’s Time To Review Your Power Provider
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:15 am | Consumer NZ
Powerswitch encourages consumers to take advantage of its free comparison service to ensure they are not paying more than necessary. More >>
Consumer NZ Urges Microsoft To Extend Support For Windows 10 Software
Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:08 am | Consumer NZ
Microsoft claims that security was a guiding principle when setting the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Gelling believes the decision to leave an estimated 400million PCs unprotected flies in the face of that principle. More >>
Consumer NZ Urges New Zealand To Learn From Australia’s Supermarket Enquiry
Friday, 28 March 2025, 9:12 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ calls for stronger action in New Zealand following the ACCC supermarket report, particularly on pricing and promotional practices. More >>
Consumer NZ Sets Out Vision For New Zealand Consumers For 2025
Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:47 am | Consumer NZ
The watchdog recently met with new minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Scott Simpson, to discuss the importance of addressing critical consumer issues that are increasingly impacting all New Zealanders. More >>
Consumer NZ Calls For An End To The Surcharge Swindle
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:54 am | Consumer NZ
Currently, there are no regulations in New Zealand on surcharges, only guidelines. The guidelines recommend surcharges be transparent, avoidable and not excessive. Unfortunately, these recommendations are often ignored, to the detriment of shoppers. More >>
Consumer NZ Backs Calls For Court Action Against Retirement Village Operators’ Unfair Contract Terms
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 8:13 am | Consumer NZ
Jon Duffy, Consumer NZ chief executive, says living in a village under an ORA isn’t the same as owning a home because residents have no ownership rights, and in most cases, aren’t entitled to any capital gains when their units are sold. More >>
Consumer NZ Survey Reveals New Zealanders Face Rising Healthcare Concerns Amid Ongoing Financial Uncertainty
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:26 am | Consumer NZ
Healthcare concerns have risen across all age groups, but older New Zealanders remain most vocal, with 65% of those aged 70 years and over identifying healthcare as a top issue, up from 46% in October 2024 and 41% a year ago. More >>
Consumer NZ Valentine's Day Alert: Beware The Red Flags
Friday, 14 February 2025, 8:28 am | Consumer NZ
Ruairi O’Shea, Consumer NZ investigative writer, says romance scams are particularly insidious because they don’t follow the typical patterns associated with scams. It’s important to report online scams to CERT NZ, part of the National Cyber Security ... More >>
Consumer NZ Warns Of Car Rental Company’s Questionable Practices
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10:42 am | Consumer NZ
Chris Schulz, senior investigative journalist at Consumer NZ, is warning those looking for an affordable car hire option in Auckland or Christchurch to avoid car rental company autoUnion. More >>
Consumer Reveals The Best And Worst Insurance Providers
Monday, 3 February 2025, 11:48 am | Consumer NZ
MAS and FMG are the top-rated insurers for house, car and contents insurance. Big brands State and AMI scored below average for house and contents insurance, with significantly lower-than-average ratings for value for money, communication, customer ... More >>
Consumer NZ Shares 5 Simple Ways To Save Money In 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025, 6:06 am | Consumer NZ
With a few simple changes, you could save thousands of dollars over the course of the year. More >>
Consumer NZ Launches Guide To Buying Second-hand Appliances
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 8:11 am | Consumer NZ
As many New Zealanders seek to balance affordability, durability and sustainability, the guide highlights how to identify high-performing, long-lasting appliances and avoid common pitfalls, such as faulty or poorly maintained products. More >>
Consumer NZ’s Top Tips For Crushing The Boxing Day Sales This Year
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:34 am | Consumer NZ
Shoppers need to keep their eye on the prize if they want a chance in the ring on Boxing Day and savvy shoppers should have a game plan to avoid falling for the sales hype and buying a dud, says Abby Damen, communications and campaigns adviser at Consumer. More >>
Consumer NZ’s 2024 Sunscreen Database Launches: A Powerful Tool For Safer Sun Protection
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 9:06 am | Consumer NZ
The enhanced database allows users to filter sunscreens by factors such as: price, water resistance, SPF protection and the last time a sunscreen was tested. More >>
Consumer NZ Thanks The Public For Sharing Dodgy Supermarket Pricing Examples, Leading To Criminal Charges
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:49 pm | Consumer NZ
The Commerce Commission has announced it will be filing criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak’nSave Silverdale and Pak’nSave Mill Street for inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act. More >>
Consumer NZ Warns Of Rising Electricity Costs After Commerce Commission Decision
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:37 am | Consumer NZ
The Commission will smooth the increases over a five-year period. After the first-year's increases (from 1 April 2025), households can expect annual increases of $5 per month in each of the following four years. More >>
Consumer NZ Warns: Don’t Fall For Black Friday FOMO
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:34 am | Consumer NZ
Get clear on what you want, what you need, pause and do your research using tools like PriceMe or PriceSpy to make sure that bargain you’re eyeing up is a genuine opportunity for you to save. More >>
Consumer NZ Reveals 2024’s Best And Worst Mobile Phone Providers
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 9:35 am | Consumer NZ
“With ongoing cost-of-living pressures, value for money remains a priority. But no matter their personal needs, all customers expect reliable coverage and responsive support from their providers. This year’s top-rated providers performed well in ... More >>
Consumer NZ Questions Supermarket Specials: Are They Really Saving You Money?
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:43 am | Consumer NZ
This analysis is based on an eight-week investigation into the pricing and frequency of specials on a basket of 22 essential grocery items across major supermarkets in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. More >>
