Consumer NZ
New Zealand and Australia need to line up with what’s happening in other markets when it comes to investing in resilience against natural hazard risk - even if that number feels big, insurance expert says
7th Jun 26, 6:00am
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New Zealand and Australia need to line up with what’s happening in other markets when it comes to investing in resilience against natural hazard risk - even if that number feels big, insurance expert says
The Retirement Commission says KiwiSaver is working well for the majority of New Zealanders, but women are still facing a significant gender gap
26th May 26, 2:07pm
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The Retirement Commission says KiwiSaver is working well for the majority of New Zealanders, but women are still facing a significant gender gap
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Consumer NZ says no bank reached threshold for its People’s Choice Award for first time in a decade
20th May 26, 9:59am
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Consumer NZ says no bank reached threshold for its People’s Choice Award for first time in a decade
The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices
28th Apr 26, 3:02pm
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The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices
A real-time domestic payments network could provide 'a better and cheaper alternative' to Visa and Mastercard
12th Mar 26, 7:54pm
A real-time domestic payments network could provide 'a better and cheaper alternative' to Visa and Mastercard
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
18th Feb 26, 11:34am
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says the Government will 'consider necessary initiatives' as premiums continue to grow, raising concerns about insurance affordability and accessibility
2nd Feb 26, 4:00pm
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says the Government will 'consider necessary initiatives' as premiums continue to grow, raising concerns about insurance affordability and accessibility
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
12th Dec 25, 9:35am
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Bank switching: Consumer NZ raises concern over banks being left to manage and run switching, calls on the Government to ‘step in and ensure New Zealand has an independent switching service’
Dark patterns: Digital design techniques have ‘infiltrated’ New Zealanders’ lives - and little action is being taken to stop them, Consumer NZ says
13th Nov 25, 6:00am
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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
23rd Oct 25, 8:12am
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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
21st Oct 25, 3:40pm
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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
18th Oct 25, 9:15am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
16th Oct 25, 10:52am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
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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'
14th Oct 25, 5:00am
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
5th Sep 25, 1:11pm
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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