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The right kitchen appliances and cookware can transform your cooking experience and help you save time and money. Consumer NZ independently tests a wide range of kitchen products to help you make confident, informed purchasing decisions.

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Benchtop blenders

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Dishwasher detergents

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Food dehydrators

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Food mixers

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Food processors

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Frying pans

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Jugs and kettles

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Microwave ovens

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Rangehoods

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Rice cookers

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Saucepans

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Slow cookers and multi-cookers

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Toasters

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Air fryers

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Cooktops

Dishwashers

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Espresso coffee machines

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Freestanding ovens

Freezers

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Fridges

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Hand coffee grinders

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Wall ovens

Latest kitchen news & articles

Stay informed about kitchen appliance recalls, new product launches, and cooking tips.

Review: Bunnings’ $99 electric pizza oven

Read our review of the cheap Mistral electric pizza oven and air fryer from Bunnings NZ.

8 things you shouldn’t cook in an air fryer

Here’s why you shouldn’t cook burgers, popcorn, bacon, eggs, rice or pasta in your air fryer.

9 of the best things to buy at Kmart

Here are some of the best buys you can get for cheap at Kmart.

Slow cooker.

You don’t need to spend more than $75 on a slow cooker

Our testing shows you don’t need to spend a fortune to get one of the best slow cookers in New Zealand.