How to spot genuine bargains
Learn how to identify real discounts, compare prices effectively, and avoid common retail tricks that make deals look better than they are.
How to get a better deal for insurance, power and broadband
Are the deals real this Black Friday? Possibly not!
Supermarket specials: are they really saving you money?
10 things to remember when something is on sale
7 tips for shopping online
Sales season is on – here are 10 things stores must not do
A marketing professor explains how shops trick you into buying more
How online design trickery can nearly double the cost of a holiday
Your rights when shopping for deals
Understand your consumer protections when buying discounted items, including refunds, guarantees, and protections against misleading pricing.
Latest deals & savings news & articles
Stay updated on consumer deals, discount trends, and money-saving tips.
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.
The best products to buy secondhand in NZ
Buying secondhand can be a smart way to save money and get more life out of products that still have plenty to give.
How Consumer NZ changed my life in 90 days
See what changes editor India Lopez made that transformed her life after her first month at Consumer NZ.
Should you buy appliances from outlet stores?
Outlet appliance stores can be a cheap way to buy whiteware in New Zealand. But there are risks to buying refurbished or open-box goods from factory stores or Harvey Norman outlet stores. Know what they are to avoid buying a dud.