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Insurance market not working for consumers
Monday, 24 June 2019, 8:18 am | Consumer NZ
Consumers are paying more than ever for insurance but they’re not getting a fair deal, Consumer NZ’s latest report on the industry shows. More >>
Keep your home warm and comfortable this winter
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 9:01 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ’s latest test of window coverings finds installing well-fitted curtains and blinds will go a long way towards keeping heat inside your home. More >>
Satisfaction with KiwiSaver providers drops
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 9:39 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said almost all of the 13 providers rated in the survey saw their customer satisfaction ratings fall. More >>
One in 10 shy of asking doctors if tests are necessary
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 10:04 am | Consumer NZ
One in 10 New Zealanders uncomfortable asking doctors whether a test or treatment is necessary More >>
Consumer launches council-by-council chemical disposal guide
Friday, 1 February 2019, 12:38 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ has compiled a nationwide guide on how to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals, from cleaning products to weedkillers. More >>
More sunscreens don’t meet SPF label claims
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 8:08 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ stands by its sunscreen testing and dismisses criticisms by manufacturers as irresponsible and unsubstantiated. More >>
Major problems in life insurance industry
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 1:51 pm | Consumer NZ
Major problems in the life industry insurance are leading to consumers being sold poor-value products and paying higher premiums. More >>
Consumer NZ survey reveals top-rated retailers
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 10:24 am | Consumer NZ
Big-box retailers lag behind the little guys when it comes to keeping their customers satisfied, Consumer NZ’s latest survey shows. More >>
Sunscreens test shows products not meeting claims
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 9:34 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said six out of 10 products tested didn’t provide the sun protection claimed. More >>
Consumer NZ’s Bad Taste Food Awards winners announced
Saturday, 8 December 2018, 12:04 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the annual awards highlighted claims food manufacturers used to market their products as better choices. More >>
Demand a refund for mis-sold insurance, Consumer NZ says
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 10:06 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is advising car buyers who have been mis-sold mechanical breakdown insurance to demand a refund. More >>
Bank regulation needed to protect consumers
Monday, 5 November 2018, 2:43 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ wants regulation of the banking industry to be strengthened to protect customers from being sold products they don’t need and that provide poor value. Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the joint review of the industry by ... More >>
Consumer NZ welcomes action against Viagogo
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 3:32 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is welcoming the Commerce Commission’s announcement it’s taking ticket resale website Viagogo to the High Court, seeking declarations the company has breached the Fair Trading Act. More >>
Kiwis top for skin cancer rates
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 11:32 am | Consumer NZ
A new study which shows New Zealand has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world confirmed the need to ban sunbeds and make sunscreen standards mandatory, Consumer NZ says. More >>
Major retailers pull ionisation smoke alarms
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 10:37 am | Consumer NZ
All major DIY stores have agreed to stop selling ionisation smoke alarms following a request from Consumer NZ. More >>
Vulnerable Electricity Customers Get Raw Deal from Globug
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 10:14 am | Consumer NZ
Consumers getting their electricity from prepay power retailer Globug are more likely to get bad service, Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction survey has found. More >>
Milford KiwiSaver Plan wins Consumer’s People’s Choice award
Friday, 11 May 2018, 1:57 pm | Consumer NZ
Milford’s high-performing KiwiSaver Plan is the 2018 Consumer NZ People’s Choice award winner, receiving the highest score for KiwiSaver customer satisfaction in Consumer NZ’s most recent survey. More >>
Consumer Rights Day puts spotlight on online shopping traps
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 9:24 am | Consumer NZ
March 15 marks World Consumer Rights Day. Consumer organisations are using the day to call for better protection for consumers from online shopping traps. More >>
Prezzy Card backs down on expiry date
Thursday, 1 March 2018, 1:39 pm | Consumer NZ
Kiwibank has succumbed to consumer pressure and is extending the expiry date of its Prezzy Card from 12 to 24 months. More >>
Consumer win on ATM fees
Monday, 19 February 2018, 6:27 pm | Consumer NZ
ANZ’s decision to remove the $1 fee it charges customers for using another bank’s ATM follows a call from Consumer NZ for all banks to remove these charges. More >>
