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Retailers encouraged to Switch On to contactless
Monday, 31 July 2017, 10:10 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 31 July 2017 – A new campaign has launched today to encourage retailers to ‘Switch On’ to the benefits of contactless payments. More >>
New Zealand’s Digital Economy among the World’s Best
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 1:18 pm | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 12 July – New Zealand has been announced as one of the top digital economies in the world in the 2017 Digital Evolution Index by the Fletcher School at Tufts University in partnership with Mastercard. More >>
Kiwis to forget cash this No Cash Day
Monday, 26 June 2017, 12:11 pm | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 26 June – On international No Cash Day this 27 June, most New Zealanders will carry on with their lives as normal as their everyday use of cash decreases. More >>
New Zealanders increasingly exploring their own backyard
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 10:24 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 20 June, 2017 – Mastercard’s biannual survey on travel trends has revealed that Kiwis are increasingly travelling to New Zealand destinations for their holidays. More >>
Ease of online purchasing driving confidence in e-commerce
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:12 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 13 June 2017 – Almost one in ten Kiwis are regularly embracing the convenience of shopping online, according to new Mastercard research. More >>
Priceless Experiences Ahead for Rugby Fans
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 4:58 pm | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – June 7, 2017 – Mastercard renewed with World Rugby as a Worldwide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, it was announced today. The agreement continues a relationship originally kicked off in 2011, as the tournament ... More >>
Kiwis ditch cash as digital payments increase
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:55 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – May 3, 2017 – Over two-thirds of New Zealanders have admitted they do not carry cash as digital payment methods increase in popularity, according to new research from Mastercard. More >>
Consumer confidence reaches record levels of optimism
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:40 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – March 14, 2017 – New Zealand consumer confidence has reached new heights with the country feeling the highest level of optimism in three years, according to the latest Mastercard Index of Consumer Confidence (MICC)[1]. More >>
NZ Tops List of Best Conditions for Women Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 10:16 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 8 March 2017 – Ahead of International Women’s Day, the inaugural Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs has revealed New Zealand has the best conditions in the world for women entrepreneurs to thrive. More >>
Kiwi men out to impress this Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 10:18 am | Mastercard
Wellington – February 14, 2017 – Kiwi men are planning to spend a third more on their partners than women, according to Mastercard’s latest Consumer Purchasing Priorities Survey on Valentine’s Day. More >>
Ngaruawahia Mum-of-Four Off to Grammy Awards®
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 9:32 am | Mastercard
Viki-Lee Lowe never dreamed when she put $20 on her Q Mastercard at Christmas, that two months later, she’d be winging her way to the 59th GRAMMY Awards® in Los Angeles. More >>
Kiwis take advantage of Boxing Day sales
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 10:35 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – December 22, 2016 – A quarter of New Zealanders will make additional purchases on Boxing Day as they search for bargains post-Christmas, despite half of Kiwis seeing Boxing Day sales as stressful and not worth the hassle. More >>
Kiwis switch from online for last minute Christmas shopping
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:26 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – December 15, 2016 – Local retailers are benefiting from last minute Christmas shoppers as Kiwis leave their shopping late, according to new Mastercard research. Mastercard New Zealand’s annual research on Christmas shopping ... More >>
Kiwis plan ahead to ease financial stress this Christmas
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 11:56 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – December 1, 2016 – As the festive season approaches, new Mastercard research has revealed almost one third (31%) of New Zealanders feel more financially stressed this Christmas than in previous years. The Mastercard commissioned ... More >>
Mastercard recommends simple steps to protect against fraud
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 11:19 am | Mastercard
Auckland, New Zealand – 16 November – As Fraud Awareness Week 2016 is underway, Mastercard is encouraging Kiwis to be aware of the risk of fraud and the simple steps they can take to protect their personal information. More >>
Protecting your personal information online
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 2:29 pm | Mastercard
As Connect Smart Week 2016 kicks off, Mastercard notes that it isan important time for New Zealanders to think about their online security, particularly when banking and shopping online. More >>
Mastercard searches for startups in New Zealand
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:57 am | Mastercard
New Zealand — Sept. 14, 2016 – Whether it is to scale their business or drive profitability, startups are increasingly looking to collaborate with corporates to both tap into their operational expertise and to test new technology. Mastercard’s ... More >>
Australia still the number one travel destination for Kiwis
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 10:46 am | Mastercard
New Zealand – September 6, 2016 – Heading across the ditch is still the most popular overseas holiday destination for Kiwis, despite a growing interest in South East Asia destinations, according to the latestMastercard Asia Pacific Destinations ... More >>
Consumer Confidence Gender Gap Widens Between Men and Women
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 12:38 pm | Mastercard
The gender divide between men and women is widening when it comes to consumer confidence, with NewZealand men significantly more positive about employment, economy and quality of life than women, according to the latest Mastercard Index of Consumer Confidence ... More >>
MasterCard and 100 Resilient Cities Partner to Help NZ
Thursday, 14 July 2016, 10:53 am | Mastercard
MasterCard and 100 Resilient Cities Partner to Help New Zealand Cities become more Efficient, Inclusive and Sustainable More >>