Smart shopping means finding value, avoiding scams, and knowing your rights whether you're buying online, in supermarkets, or at the local shops. Our advice helps you shop confidently and protect yourself from misleading claims.
Deals & savings
Consumer Recommended deals
We track and record prices for the best products in the market that we’ve tested - here are the best price drops.
Everyday shopping
The new Club+ vs Everyday Rewards: Which supermarket loyalty card is better?
See how the new Club+ New World and Pak’nSave loyalty card compares with Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards programme, and whether either card will save you any money.
Food & drink
The new Club+ vs Everyday Rewards: Which supermarket loyalty card is better?
See how the new Club+ New World and Pak’nSave loyalty card compares with Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards programme, and whether either card will save you any money.
Online shopping
5 cheap products that actually make parenting easier
Make mornings, car rides, lunchbox-packing, showers and toothbrushing with kids easier with these cheap products – all available in New Zealand.
Packaging, labelling & advertising
Are Snoozu’s 'money-back guarantees' really what they seem?
Pillow company Snoozu offers customers a 60-day money-back guarantee – but customers say the guarantee is useless once the packaging is opened and the pillows are used.
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Supermarkets
New Zealanders stretched by food costs want tougher action on supermarket pricing
A new Consumer NZ survey shows food budgets are under strain for 82% of New Zealand households, and 67% have low confidence in government policies to help keep food affordable and accessible.
