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Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
11th Feb 26, 2:42pm
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Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think
11th Feb 26, 9:45am
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Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think
Quashed data shows people who auto-renew insurance pay more than those who switch as government launches probe into insurance affordability
4th Feb 26, 9:31am
Quashed data shows people who auto-renew insurance pay more than those who switch as government launches probe into insurance affordability
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
Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'
2nd Feb 26, 9:25am
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Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'
New Zealand’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?
30th Jan 26, 3:29pm
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New Zealand’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?
Shake-up to Commerce Commission governance proposes the axing of specific grocery and telecommunications commissioner roles
20th Jan 26, 3:43pm
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Shake-up to Commerce Commission governance proposes the axing of specific grocery and telecommunications commissioner roles
As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
15th Jan 26, 9:29am
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As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
12th Jan 26, 11:02am
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'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
12th Dec 25, 9:58am
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Kent Jones on tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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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’
Commerce Commission and Co-operative Bank reach settlement over unreasonable fees self reported by the bank
25th Nov 25, 1:47pm
Commerce Commission and Co-operative Bank reach settlement over unreasonable fees self reported by the bank
From mandatory home warranties to professional indemnity insurance: Building and Construction Minister announces measures ‘to ensure building owners are protected’ as building consent system set to change
24th Nov 25, 11:30am
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From mandatory home warranties to professional indemnity insurance: Building and Construction Minister announces measures ‘to ensure building owners are protected’ as building consent system set to change
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
Interest.co.nz teams up with Quashed to help you track insurance premium changes for car insurance
7th Nov 25, 1:29pm
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Interest.co.nz teams up with Quashed to help you track insurance premium changes for car insurance