HHeadlines Read More Confusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidiesApril 6, 2026 People were seeking care when they were in a more frail state than in previous generations, she said,…
NNew Zealand Read More Easter Sunday surcharges cannot be based on public holiday rationale, Consumer NZ saysApril 4, 2026 “They can apply a surcharge if they want to, and customers – if they decide they don’t like…
NNew Zealand Read More Commerce Commission warns businesses over petrol surcharges and price risesMarch 12, 2026 Analysis of changes to fuel pricing will be provided on the commission’s website, giving a snapshot of how…
NNew Zealand Read More Winston Peters says credit card surcharge ban is ‘going nowhere’February 19, 2026 The bill passed its first reading in September, with a select committee reporting back in November. It’s been…
MMobile Read More Shoppers who pay by Eftpos will subsidise contactless card users under surcharge ban, officials warned GovernmentSeptember 10, 2025 “Banning surcharges is likely to steer consumers away from lower-cost payment options, such as Eftpos, and towards more…