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Print For Less Than Half A Cent Per Page: Ink Tank Printers Trump Models That Use Ink Cartridges In Consumer NZ Review
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 6:10 am | Consumer NZ
A Consumer NZ comparison has found that ink tank printers are about 16 times cheaper to print than a similar ink cartridge model. Consumer purchased two printer models, the refillable ink tank Epson ET-2850 ($499), and a near-identical Epson XP-3100 ... More >>
Over $1000? April Power Price Rises Are A Shock For Some Customers
Friday, 1 April 2022, 7:59 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch has been crunching the numbers and found some power uses will face price hikes up to $1000 a year. “1 April is traditionally the day power companies put their prices up, but this year is shaping up to be a real doozy,” ... More >>
Global Pressure To Rein In Buy Now Pay Later Services
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 6:37 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer advocates from nine countries, including New Zealand, have teamed up to target legal loopholes that enable buy now pay later (BNPL) businesses to avoid credit regulation. Consumer NZ added its name to the list alongside consumer advocates in ... More >>
The Majority Of New Zealanders Are Driving Less To Counter Costly Fuel Prices
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 6:45 am | Consumer NZ
A fuel pricing poll by Consumer NZ found four out of five respondents (or 81 percent) are driving less due to the price of petrol and diesel hitting painful levels. “With the price of fuel past $3 a litre in most parts of the country, it's inevitable that ... More >>
Consumer NZ Reveals Only One Product Met SPF Label Claims In Latest Round Of Tests
Friday, 18 March 2022, 6:37 am | Consumer NZ
In a second batch of eight sunscreens tested by Consumer NZ, Cancer Society Kids Pure Sun Lotion SPF50 was the only product that met its SPF label claim. Seven sunscreens provided high SPF protection (SPF30 or higher) but didn't meet their very high protection ... More >>
Dud Detergents: Some Powder Dishwasher Detergents Clean Only Marginally Better Than Water
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 9:48 am | Consumer NZ
A Consumer NZ test of 23 dishwasher detergents has found that some dishwasher powders don’t clean your dishes significantly better than a cycle with plain water. The test looked at 16 tablet options and seven powder products, testing against washing ... More >>
Plastic Not So Fantastic: Consumer NZ Reveals Top Five Worst Packaging Offenders
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 7:00 am | Consumer NZ
Complaints to Consumer NZ shows some consumers aren’t pleased with excess and convoluted packaging. “Customers are getting increasingly frustrated with all the extra packaging. Why do you need plastic-covered vegetables? No-one ... More >>
Consumer NZ Feels Supermarket Report Recommendations Should Go Further
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 12:06 pm | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ today welcomed the Commerce Commission’s findings in its final report on the supermarket industry but is disappointed the recommendations don’t go further. The consumer organisation has been calling for 10 fixes to the grocery sector , including ... More >>
Cost Of Living Is New Zealanders’ Top Concern
Monday, 7 March 2022, 6:30 am | Consumer NZ
As the Commerce Commission is gearing up to release its final report into the grocery sector tomorrow, new research from Consumer NZ has found the top national concern is now the cost of living. This confirms how badly we need stronger competition and ... More >>
Consumer NZ Finds Big Price Differences On Rapid Antigen Tests For Sale
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 2:13 pm | Consumer NZ
A price check from Consumer NZ has found the price of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) varied greatly among retailers, with prices ranging from $6.50 to $19 per test. Withno set price for RATs, it’s up to individual retailers to decide a price. “Some ... More >>
Consumer NZ Finds Controlled And Prescription Drugs In Sports Supplements
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:15 am | Consumer NZ
An investigation into sports supplements by Consumer NZ has resulted in products being pulled from shelves after they were found to contain controlled and prescription drugs. A mystery shop of six sports supplement stores found six products that contained ... More >>
Beware Of The Energy Vampire – The Humble Garage Fridge Could Be Driving Up Your Power Bill
Friday, 11 February 2022, 6:57 am | Consumer NZ
Analysis from Consumer NZ has found an innocuous kiwi classic, the old fridge residing in the garage or shed could driving up household power costs across the country, adding approximately $200 annually to electricity bills. A typical fridge today uses ... More >>
Some New Zealand Olive Oils May Not Be As Local As You Think
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 7:00 am | Consumer NZ
A recent Consumer NZ investigation of 20 extra-virgin olive oils revealed that some oils labelled as New Zealand also contain imported oils. “Most oils state the origin of the olives or oil, but not all are upfront, and you could be forgiven for thinking ... More >>
Over Thirty? You Could Be Paying More To Swipe Right
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 9:06 am | Consumer NZ
Tinder pricing algorithm discriminates against older users in New Zealand New research from Consumers International and the Mozilla Foundation has found that Tinder Plus users over thirty are paying 65 percent more than their younger counterparts on average ... More >>
New Year, New Me: Revamping Your Finances For 2022
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 5:31 pm | Consumer NZ
For New Zealander’s ringing in the new year with financially focused goals, Consumer NZ has some helpful tips for fine-tuning finances. Avoid bank fees Take a look at your banking setup to ensure you’re not needlessly losing money. It can be as simple ... More >>
Un-fashionable: NZ Clothing Labels Risk Misleading Consumers About Their Sustainability Claims
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 6:58 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is urging Christmas shoppers to be wary of clothing brands making claims their garments have sustainability certifications. The organisation’s recent investigation into sustainable fashion claims in New Zealand resulted in four brands – H&M, ... More >>
In A Major Shift, Consumer NZ Will Only Recommend Appliances That Last
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 8:02 pm | Consumer NZ
In the biggest change in its testing of products since the 1960’s, Consumer NZ is incorporating a lifetime performance score to help shoppers buy appliances they know will last. “It’s no longer good enough for products to just perform well ... More >>
Consumer NZ’s First Round Of Sunscreen Test Results For Summer – Six Met Claims, Three Didn’t
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 7:32 am | Consumer NZ
In Consumer NZ’s first round of sunscreen testing for summer, six products met their SPF and broad-spectrum label claims. Three products didn’t meet their claimed SPF protection – all repeat offenders from last year. Two of the three also didn’t ... More >>
House And Contents Insurance Premiums More Expensive Than Ever, So It Pays To Shop Around
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 7:01 am | Consumer NZ
A price survey of home and contents insurance by Consumer NZ found that if you don’t shop around, you could be paying hundreds of dollars more on policies. The price comparison found a difference of more than $2000 between the cheapest and most expensive ... More >>
Financial Stress Makes Christmas Not So Jolly For Two Out Of Five New Zealanders - Consumer NZ
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 6:23 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ’s Sentiment Tracker has revealed that two out of five of New Zealanders feel the added cost of Christmas adds financial stress during the holiday season. One in four feels that expectations from others and social pressure lead to more ... More >>
