Consumer NZ

Dark patterns: Digital design techniques have ‘infiltrated’ New Zealanders’ lives - and little action is being taken to stop them, Consumer NZ says

Dark patterns: Digital design techniques have ‘infiltrated’ New Zealanders’ lives - and little action is being taken to stop them, Consumer NZ says

Worldline NZ chief executive says growing dominance of contactless payments ‘risks undermining local payments infrastructure and the resilience' of NZ’s financial system as increasing number of transactions are processed overseas

Worldline NZ chief executive says growing dominance of contactless payments ‘risks undermining local payments infrastructure and the resilience' of NZ’s financial system as increasing number of transactions are processed overseas

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas

As Retail NZ calls on the Government to pause surcharge ban, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says the organisation has 'overinflated the cost to retailers and consumers in this change'

As Retail NZ calls on the Government to pause surcharge ban, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says the organisation has 'overinflated the cost to retailers and consumers in this change'

AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says

AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says

You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says

Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts

General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts

Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance

Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance

Responding to last place in Consumer NZ survey, ANZ says its own surveys are at all-time highs, with its research showing 87% of customers are happy

Responding to last place in Consumer NZ survey, ANZ says its own surveys are at all-time highs, with its research showing 87% of customers are happy

The Co-operative Bank tops bank customer satisfaction survey, with Consumer NZ highlighting low bank switching rates

The Co-operative Bank tops bank customer satisfaction survey, with Consumer NZ highlighting low bank switching rates

Finance Minister Nicola Willis to reveal government’s next steps for increasing grocery sector competition on Sunday

Finance Minister Nicola Willis to reveal government’s next steps for increasing grocery sector competition on Sunday