Tag: consumer_nz
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on high profits for power companies amid rising bills
Consumer NZ is reporting that New Zealand's major gentailers have announced substantial profits, reaching $547 million, during a period when many consumers are experiencing increased power bills. The organization highlighted this profit surge in its latest newsletter. Consumer NZ also…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Seeks Donations
Consumer NZ is reporting that it is seeking donations to reach its $60,000 fundraising goal. It said that in the last three weeks, 630 people have donated $33,966. Consumer NZ said the donations will help fuel its fight for the…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Petition Seeks Supermarket Pricing Oversight
Consumer NZ is reporting that its petition to address pricing errors at supermarkets was handed to New Zealand's Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis. It said the petition was backed by 25,000 signatures. Willis responded that she would consider stronger…
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Media Monitor: Water Bill Error, Online Shopping, Rugby World Cup, and Lord of the Rings Reunion
Radio New Zealand is reporting that some Hawke's Bay residents will save hundreds of dollars after a water bill error was corrected. It said the original figure of $7000 has been reduced to about $5800. \n\nRadio New Zealand is also…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Supermarket Pricing, Kmart Claims
Consumer NZ is reporting that Minister of Economic Growth Nicola Willis has agreed to present a petition in Parliament regarding supermarket pricing accuracy, which was supported by over 25,000 people. It said Consumer NZ warned Kmart after the retailer couldn’t…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports missing tramper, nursing shortages, price errors
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a West Coast beekeeper who helped recover bodies after the Erebus air disaster has gone missing while tramping. It said police are concerned for the welfare of the 75-year-old, who was overdue from a…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Calls for Supermarket Pricing Rules
Consumer NZ is reporting that 62% of New Zealanders have noticed pricing errors at supermarkets in the past year. It said these errors cost shoppers millions annually, prompting calls for government intervention. Consumer NZ is advocating for stronger supermarket pricing…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports Ineffective Medicines Still Sold
Consumer NZ is reporting that supermarkets and pharmacies in New Zealand continue to sell cold and flu medicines that have been proven ineffective. Consumer NZ said it asked supermarkets and large pharmacy chains why these products are still being sold.…
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Consumer NZ Seeks Nominations for 'Yeah, Nah' Awards, Highlights Sunscreen Failures
Consumer NZ is calling for nominations for its annual Yeah, Nah Awards, which highlight disappointing products and services. Nominations are open until June 30. In other news, Consumer NZ recently tested 20 sunscreens, finding that 11 did not meet their…
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Consumer NZ: Third of New Zealanders Need Help Accessing Food
A recent survey by Consumer NZ reveals that a third of New Zealanders have sought assistance to access food in the past year, highlighting concerns about the country's grocery market. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy described the situation as…
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