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Consumer rights & campaigns

We campaign for fairer markets and safer products, while helping you know what to do when things go wrong.

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Our campaigns

We've been working for over 60 years to find out the truth for consumers. With your support, we can build a safer, fairer and more equitable future for New Zealanders.

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Latest in campaigns

The art of complaining: the push for a super complaint power in New Zealand

Learn what a super complaint is, how it’s worked overseas and why we need a super complaints power in New Zealand

The end of unfair gift card expiry dates is finally here

Thousands call for government-led clarity over flight rights

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Minister Meager, it’s time to force airlines to tell us about our rights

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Surcharges should be down and out


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Your rights

Got a problem with a product or service? Here's the place to start.

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Latest in your rights

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Unused cricket tickets: is six weeks for a refund fair?

Flooded rental? Your rights as a tenant

Letters of the month: Chargeback issue, rusty oven and suitcase warranty

Are Snoozu’s 'money-back guarantees' really what they seem?


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Scams

Scammers target New Zealanders across phone, email, text, and online platforms, costing consumers millions each year. We can help you recognise scam tactics and know what to do if you've been targeted.

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Latest in scams

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How to get your money back from 'ghost stores'

Manage My Health app on phone.

Join the call for higher penalties for privacy breaches

Image sourced from Consumer NZ's research report, 'Invisible Influence: dark patterns and digital deception in Aotearoa New Zealand'

How online design trickery can nearly double the cost of a holiday

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How you could end up spending more money on airfares


Product safety

Consumer NZ advocates for safe products in New Zealand. We explain your rights when products fail to meet safety standards, how to report unsafe items, and what protections exist to keep you and your whānau safe.

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Latest in product safety

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How long will food last in the fridge once it is opened?

Recall urged for Daikin air conditioning system

4 more things our resident Mr Fix It repaired

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NZ's outdated safety laws aren't protecting kids from Temu and Shein risks