$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
“Soon after singing the receipt for the chair stickers, I received an email from Ikea that sounds more…
Economy: Did we ‘survive 2025′ – and will there be a fix for ’26?
So why has the economy so persistently underperformed this year? Mike Jones, chief economist at BNZ, said there…
Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
“If you apply now, approvals are likely to be scheduled for early 2026.” ASB said it had received…
Couple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break fee
This year, they contacted the bank to ask about breaking their fixed term. The main banks are now…
Prepay power disconnections: 10,000 households a month losing electricity
Prepay customers were disconnected more often. There were 27,000 disconnections a month affecting 10,000 prepay customers, or 35%.…
Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan error
“Student loan interest calculations are complex, and some of the underlying causes relate to before the system upgrades…
7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue error
He said he was not able to control this when he completed his return and did not realise…
IRD error means incorrect tax for thousands
“Having always done this myself longhand, I still do this and thank goodness I did.” He said, between…
Ten things your landlord can’t do
Turn up unannounced Landlords can’t just turn up to their rental properties without giving notice. They need to…
KiwiSaver 12% plan risks backfiring without total pay ban, provider warns
“If we’re serious about building the future, and I am, it’s time to aim higher.” Simplicity managing director…
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
The average withdrawal was about $10,000. Wrightson said it could have a lasting effect on a person’s retirement…
List of products, businesses on Consumer NZ’s anti-awards
HelloFresh made the list due to making it hard for customers to unsubscribe. Photo / RNZ, Dan Satherley…