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Christmas shopping tips from Consumer NZ
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 2:52 pm | Consumer NZ
Media release: Christmas shopping tips from Consumer NZ The Christmas countdown clock is ticking loudly. But never fear - Consumer NZ can help guide you through the chaos and take the silly out of the season. We offer some tips below. More >>
Media release: Trampolines not up to standard
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:55 pm | Consumer NZ
Only one trampoline has met critical safety checks in a test by Consumer NZ. Five popular trampoline brands were tested, based on the Australian standard, which is more up-to-date than the Kiwi version. More >>
Consumer NZ invites Kiwis to join in Twitter chat
Monday, 8 October 2012, 10:42 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ invites Kiwis to join in Twitter chat Consumer NZ is inviting New Zealand consumers to participate in an online chat on Twitter this week. More >>
Work needed to help NZers make informed financial choices
Friday, 7 September 2012, 11:21 am | Consumer NZ
New Zealand’s first annual Money Week is an excellent initiative that will help Kiwis become more financially aware. It’s also an excellent opportunity say leading consumer and adult literacy groups to recognise the role of the financial industry ... More >>
Retailers misleading shoppers about legal rights
Friday, 9 March 2012, 3:01 pm | Consumer NZ
Once again a Consumer NZ mystery shopping survey has found retailers are promoting extended warranties by misleading consumers about their legal rights. Selling extended warranties for home appliances is a lucrative sideline for retailers, said Consumer ... More >>
Supermarket house brands save money
Friday, 9 March 2012, 12:15 pm | Consumer NZ
If you're serious about saving money at the supermarket, house brands are the way to go, a Consumer NZ survey shows. "We sent shoppers to buy a basket of 20 basic items in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch supermarkets. By sticking to house ... More >>
Sunbed operators fail safety requirements
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 10:02 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is warning people not to use sunbeds following another mystery shop which showed out of 66 sunbed operators, only 11 met all the safety requirements it was looking for. Even worse, three operators provided broken goggles and only about half ... More >>
Consumer investigation finds dangerous energy saving device
Friday, 28 October 2011, 9:57 am | Consumer NZ
A Consumer NZ investigation into the so-called Go4Green Energy Smart device has shown it to be electrically unsafe and unable to produce its claimed power savings. Consumer says people should steer well clear of the product and if they have already bought ... More >>
Consumer NZ launches telecommunications comparison website
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 10:30 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is today launching a telecommunications comparison website which enables consumers to find the best deals from telecommunications and ISP providers. More >>
Time for committee to investigate milk prices
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 4:59 pm | Consumer NZ
Sue Chetwin, Chief Executive of Consumer New Zealand, today called on the Commerce Select Committee to decide tomorrow, when it meets, to commence a formal inquiry into dairy prices in New Zealand. Consumer NZ leads a coalition of community groups ... More >>
Consumer NZ opens its doors for one day only
Friday, 27 May 2011, 3:23 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is opening its website for all New Zealanders on Monday 30th May 2011. Sue Chetwin, CEO of Consumer NZ, says "The 'Free for All' day recognises the fact that right now we're all looking for ways to spend smarter and stretch our dollars ... More >>
“Free heat” myth busted.
Friday, 13 May 2011, 4:50 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer welcomes the results of the Otago University study on the heating and cooling potential of roof space air. More >>
Bid on Products and Help Fundraise for Christchurch
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 5:13 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ has launched Goods for Good, an initiative to help the Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal by auctioning a range of top-rated products on Trade Me. More >>
Consumer NZ Calls For Cosmetic Withdrawal
Friday, 13 August 2010, 3:54 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is calling for Mahu Mother and Baby Skin Care products containing a banned ingredient to be withdrawn from sale immediately. Mahu products are marketed as natural, NZ-made and the "safest choice" for you and your baby. More >>
Pak'n Save Country's Cheapest Supermarket
Saturday, 10 July 2010, 9:31 am | Consumer NZ
Pak'n Save is once again the country's cheapest supermarket, Consumer NZ said today. The only supermarket to beat Pak'n Save prices was Christchurch New World thanks to a vigorous coupon campaign. More >>
LG fridge claims misleading
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 10:58 am | Consumer NZ
NEWS RELEASE Wednesday 17 March 2010 LG fridge claims misleading Consumer NZ is calling for an immediate recall of the LG GC-L197NFS and GC-P197WFS side-by-side fridge-freezer models. Consumer Research and Testing Manager Hamish Wilson said a ... More >>
Vodafone worst ISP: Consumer NZ survey
Thursday, 24 December 2009, 9:33 am | Consumer NZ
Vodafone has slumped below Telecom to be ranked as New Zealand's worst Internet Service Provider, according to Consumer NZ's latest annual internet survey. More >>
Consumer NZ calls for commissions to be banned
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 5:17 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is calling for New Zealand to follow the examples of Australia and the UK where it seems likely commissions and other types of remuneration that financial product providers pay to advisers' will be banned. The much-anticipated report from ... More >>
Financial Advice industry scandalously poor
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 9:25 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is calling for bold changes to the financial adviser industry after one of its mystery shops found the advice given to consumers was scandalously poor. More >>
Check your invoices for dodgy dealing
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 10:01 am | Consumer NZ
Don't get caught by dodgy offers from a firm called NZ Business Online, says Hamish Wilson, Testing Manager for Consumer NZ. More >>
