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Building & renovation
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Find out how to stop mould growing in your home and tips for removing mould from damp areas.
Garden & outdoor
What’s the best way to dry laundry inside?
We trialled dryers, clothes horses and dehumidifiers to find the cheapest and most effective answer.
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Home energy
Why we fight: 5 stories of paying for power in NZ
Consumer NZ has long campaigned for a fairer, simpler and more affordable electricity market, one that puts people before power company profits.
Household essentials
What’s the best Dyson vacuum for pet hair?
We currently have test results for eight Dyson vacuums – five stick vacs, two corded and one robot. Here’s what we found.
Kitchen
These 10 products are absolute bargains
We often say it – buying the best doesn’t mean having to pay the most. These 10 products are proof of it.
Laundry & cleaning
What’s the best way to dry laundry inside?
We trialled dryers, clothes horses and dehumidifiers to find the cheapest and most effective answer.
Vacuums & floorcare
What’s the best Dyson vacuum for pet hair?
We currently have test results for eight Dyson vacuums – five stick vacs, two corded and one robot. Here’s what we found.
