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Baby & child
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Building & renovation
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Find out if you’re eligible for an insulation or heat pump grant with Warmer Kiwi Homes to get your house sorted in time for winter.
Garden & outdoor
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Home energy
5 fascinating things we learned while creating our winter issue of Consumer
Find out some of the interesting facts that you’ll find in the winter 2026 issue of Consumer.
Household essentials
Is it worth paying extra for a smart appliance?
Find out if smart washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and more are worth the money.
Kitchen
Clooney’s capsules or Pitt’s beans: Which espresso machine is best?
George Clooney represents Nespresso coffee capsules; Brad Pitt prefers DeLonghi automatic espresso machines that use ground coffee beans. Find out which company makes the best machines that make the top coffee.
Laundry & cleaning
How much does it cost to run a washing machine if you’re on metered water?
Find out the real costs of owning a washing machine – and which models are cheapest to run, based on our tests.
Vacuums & floorcare
2 robot vacuums to avoid
Which budget robot vacuum cleaners to avoid – and the one you should consider.
