Jon Duffy
Are competition laws working when it comes to the electricity
In the last week, two small players have been swallowed up by big generator/retailers. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Audio
Bunnings under fire over price match policy
In Australia Bunnings is rated the most trusted brand in the country. But it's now being accused of misleading consumers with its pricing promise to beat the same stoked item found elsewhere by 10… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for inquiry into cost of regional flights
Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Our fair trading laws can deal with greenwashing claims
CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to detail some wins the organisation has had with the Commerce Commission over some issues it's raised Audio
Company that makes Glad bags fined $9 million for greenwashing
The Federal Court in Australia has fined the company Clorox $9 million for claiming Glad bags were partly made of recycled "ocean plastic" when they weren't. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy… Audio
Sky Sport is increasing subscription price by 12 percent
Sky Sport is increasing the price of its sports package by about 12 percent. From May, a Sky Sport subscription will go up five dollars to $47 dollars a month. The price of the broadcaster's streaming… Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined for inadequate safety warnings
Consumer NZ says it's crucial that the Commerce Commission continues to take action against safety standards breaches. Chief Executive of Consumer NZ Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sky TV ageing satellite causing signal issues
Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December
On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Audio
Commerce Commission filing criminal charges against supermarkets over pricing
The Commerce Commission has announced it will be filing criminal charges against Woolworths New Zealand, Pak'nSave Silverdale, and Pak'nSave Mill Street. Consumer New Zealand chief executive Jon Duffy… Audio
Consumer: Concerns over FRT trial outcome
Consumer NZ boss Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to highlight his organisation's concerns over the recently completed FRT trial in Foodstuffs stores. Audio
Is your toaster spying on you?
A recent report by Which in the UK has revealed that smart appliances can collect and sell our data. We ask Consumer NZ's Chief Executive Jon Duffy about how widespread the issue is in New Zealand. Audio
Consumer NZ release results from mobile phone providers survey
Consumer NZ is releasing results from its survey looking for the best and worst mobile phone providers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
School holidays flights 167% more expensive
Consumer NZ tracked a series of return flights for a family of 4 over 18 weeks to see what happened to prices during school holidays. Turns out, according to Consumer, flights in the school holidays… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
In today's episode, former Green MP Darleen Tana has officially been ejected from Parliament. A group of young people who were protesting on the roof of a youth justice facility in South Auckland have… Audio
Consumer's inaugural 'Yeah Nah Awards'
The consumer watchdog has revealed the most disappointing businesses, products and services uncovered by its experts this year. Consumer's inaugural Yeah, Nah Awards highlight the worst of the worst… Audio
A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
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A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
AudioMidday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July 2024
On today's episode, the Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships, Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have… Audio
