by Editor | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Pierre van Heerden has been named New Zealand’s first Grocery Commissioner. In a statement released on Tuesday, Consumer NZ, a long time critic of the supermarket duopoly’s practices, has welcomed the appointment. “This is an important step in the lengthy...
by Editor | Mar 29, 2023 | News
A Consumer NZ investigation into the green claims on a basket of supermarket goods has found greenwashing claims are rife in Aotearoa. Consumer’s shopping basket included a ‘planet conscious’ air freshener, ‘industrial compostable’ teabags, ‘ocean plastic’ bags,...
by Editor | Mar 15, 2023 | News
Renters are now more concerned about putting food on the table than paying for a roof over their heads, according to new research from Consumer NZ. “Food prices are up 12% year on year, the highest increase since 1989. Food concerns have been steadily creeping up over...
by David Wrigley | Feb 1, 2023 | News
A series of images from the recent floods in the upper North Island. Farms, restaurants and retail– the entire food chain was effected by the deluge. Orchard in Waitangi Farmland in the Bay of Plenty Onions in Pukekoe Silage in Te Kuiti Sal Rose...
by Editor | Jan 19, 2023 | News
Shoppers from around the country have been sending Consumer NZ examples of dodgy or confusing supermarket specials, in response to its campaign which puts the spotlight on supermarket pricing and promotion strategies. Among the examples shared was a ‘great price’ of...
