Consumers
From fast-fashion to a circular economy
In the UK alone there is an estimated 30 billion pounds’ worth of unused clothes sitting in wardrobes. Audio
Options released from the Electricity Price Review
The Electricity Price Review was set up to investigate whether the electricity market is delivering fair prices to customers. The chair of the Review's advisory panel, Miriam Dean, is with us to talk… Audio
Meat that's not meat: the impact of alternative proteins
Following the reaction to Air New Zealand offering a meat-free burger on some flights, we take a closer look at the world of alternative proteins. Plant and Food research scientist Dr Jocelyn Eason… Audio
Michael Carolan: the future of food
Professor Michael Carolan from Colorado State University is in New Zealand for the future of food symposium. He's an authority on food security and resilience - the cost of cheap food and the… Audio
Slowing housing market affects consumer spend
Consumer spending grew at its slowest rate in more than two years because of a wet winter, lack of big events, and a slowing housing market.
Commerce Commission warns retailers about misleading prices
When is a sale price bargain really a sale price bargain? The Commerce Commission is reminding retailers that customers have a right not to be misled. We talk Anna Rawlings, a Commerce Commissioner… Audio
Voting with the wallet
Kathryn Ryan meets Shannon Coulter is the co-founder of Grab Your Wallet, which encourages shoppers to stay away from retailers selling Trump goods, as well as avoid Trump properties such as golf… Audio
Unfair contracts not limited to energy companies
A review of over 100 contracts across a range of different industries has found that unfair contract terms are rife, and even if the law is on the client's side it's very difficult to enforce. Nine to… Audio
Gas companies overcharge by $12m
Gas pipeline companies are overcharging New Zealanders by $12 million a year, the Commerce Commission says.
Power prices down... but not for long
A wet year and a competitive market helped push down power prices for the first time in 15 years, but it might not last.
Economy is danger of becoming two speed
The latest look at consumer sentiment is raising the prospect of a widening divide between town and country. Audio