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We look back and celebrate 50 years of Consumer magazine.

The December 2009 issue of Consumer marks 50 years of publication. We've taken a look at some of our many achievements over the years, and the impact we've had on New Zealand society.

Plus check out our magazine covers gallery - ranging from the informative and shocking through to the humorous, "raunchy" and occasionally downright bizarre.

Highlights of this report


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1959/60s


The Consumer Council is set up and the first issue of Consumer is published. Read more

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1970s


From toilet paper tests to safety standards for prams. Read more

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1990s


Consumer Online launches with articles, news, legal rights and more. Read more

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