Gemma Rasmussen
Parents taking kids out of school to get cheaper airfares
Parents say it's time airlines stopped sending airfare prices sky high during the school holidays so they don't have to take their kids out of school to nab cheaper fares. It's the first week of the… Audio
Woolworths Disney card scheme relied on 'pester power of kids'
Supermarket promotions have proved popular over the years - but not everybody is keen on collecting and just want cheaper prices - Mahvash Ikram went to find out more. Audio
Consumer news: Localised grocery pricing, costly domestic
Consumer NZ's head of research and advocacy Gemma Rasmussen joins Kathryn to look at the issue of localised pricing in the supermarket sector. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 August 2024
On today's episode, the consumer watchdog says the grocery commissioner has failed to address supermarkets' pricing discrepancies, instead leaving it up to shoppers to police, the Disability Rights… Audio
Consumer NZ on supermarket price discrepancies
The consumer watchdog says the grocery commissioner has failed to address supermarkets' pricing discrepancies, instead leaving it up to shoppers to police. Consumer NZ head of research and advocacy… Audio
Butter prices in some lower socio-economic areas
Whether you spread it on your toast, drop a dollop into the frying pan or use it for baking - butter is considered a must have in the pantry for many of us. But some shoppers in South Auckland said… Audio
Tuesday money tips
It's Afternoon's new fortnightly spot helping you spend your money better. If you're selling your house, one of the biggest decisions you can make is which real estate agency to go with. Membership… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, almost all of Northland is without power. The Finance Minister says it will be a long slow slog for people struggling in the current economy. The PSA says the Department of… Audio
Inaugural "Yeah Nah" awards
Have you ever bought something, only to get it home and think " yeah, nah this doesn't work". Consumer New Zealand is looking for nominations for its inaugural Yeah, Nah Awards to highlight the the… Audio
Consumer news: Grocery basket wars + repairability labeling
A new report from an Australian Senate committee on supermarket pricing has made some pretty bold recommendations - should New Zealand be looking closely at what they are? Audio
Some loyalty programmes more expensive than regular prices
Loyalty could cost you when it comes to the supermarket shop; that's despite customer programmes designed to keep you coming back. A comparative shop by Consumer NZ has revealed some pretty lack… Audio
Trying to battle the ongoing problem of 'greenwashing'
More and more consumers are looking for the products they buy to align with their environmental and sustainability concerns. Mark speaks to Consumer's head of advocacy and research Gemma Rasmussen. Audio
Supermarket spotlight: Consumer's Gemma Rasmussen
It's been a big year already for the supermarket sector. Woolworths has rolled out a new loyalty programme, while Foodstuffs is embarking on a trial of facial recognition technology. And across the… Audio
Woolworths NZ reports 42 percent drop in pre-tax earnings
Woolworths New Zealand has reported a 42 percent drop in pre-tax earnings to $71 million in the 6 months ending in December.
The result came the same day as the company's Australia-based chief… Audio
Buyer beware: Consumer NZ warns of short expiry date on xmas gift cards
Buyer beware of gift cards with short expiry dates this festive season, that warning from Consumer NZ. An estimated $10 million in unspent vouchers go unspent each year. Consumer NZ says that makes… Video, Audio
Consumer watchdogs warn of fake sales during Black Friday
With Black Friday sales in full-swing, consumer watchdogs are warning shopper to beware of 'fake sales'.
Research from PriceSpy and Consumer NZ has found the prevalence of so-called 'fake sales' are… Audio
Supermarket loyalty card discounts not always providing savings
Supermarket loyalty schemes aren't always the bargains they appear to be, according to the country's major consumer rights group.
Consumer NZ has found that dozens of randomly chosen items marked… Audio
Consumer news: Insurance costs, cheap and cheerful power providers
As the cost of living continues to put the squeeze on many households, we look at new research from Consumer NZ which suggests insurance is becoming a casualty. Many people are choosing to cancel or… Audio
Supermarkets still advertising "dodgy specials" - Consumer
Consumer says despite putting supermarkets on notice for dodgy specials and pricing tactics in March, it's still receiving a stream of complaints from the public. In March, the watchdog gave… Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
