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Sophie Stewart unpacks why the sun is so strong in Aotearoa, and how we can protect ourselves. In this episode she's joined by:

Christina Baldarelli, NIWA's Olaf Morgenstern, and University of Otago r…

Journalist Bernard Hickey joins Jon Duffy on this episode of Consume This to discuss, competition, scams, and why we all deserve better from our banks.

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Toothbrushing is one of the most important things you can do for your oral health. Done right it takes just four minutes a day, can save endless pain, and thousands of dollars. Because let’s face it,…

In 1947, the small west coast town of Greymouth came together to fight an increase in the price of beer. Their boycott of the local pubs lasted four and a half months, was ultimately a success, and b…

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley sits down with Consume This producer Tom and Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge to discuss the future of New Zealand's electricity sector.

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Consume This hosts a pre-election panel debate featuring the leaders of four of New Zealand's major political parties.

ACT MP Damian Smith, Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter, Labour Party MP leader In…

This episode is part two of our examination of the electricity industry. We attempt to understand what changes we should make to the structure of our electricity market to keep it functioning well in…

Twenty-five years ago, sweeping reforms of New Zealand’s electricity sector promised us increased competition and lower prices. We look back to assess what we were promised against what was delivered…

Jon Duffy & Sophie Stewart catch up with four of our favourite stories from previous seasons.

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Rachel from Scammed: How I Lost $100k On A Dating App

Toby Green from Bamboozled: Can We Kick The …

The ability to access healthcare services is vital for the overall well-being of individuals. With the rapid development of technology, these services have evolved significantly over time, providing …

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriel, Philip Barber, Paul Paynter, and Ben Duclercq faced an uncertain future. With their vineyards and farms left waterlogged and devastated, they have to make some di…

On this episode we explore the “Therapeutic Products Bill” and the impact the proposed new legislation will have on natural health products, supplements, their consumers and the people who make them.…

Sophie Richardson unpacks how a lack of regulation led to Aotearoa developing a world leading youth vaping problem. We examine how our vaping rates compare to the rest of the world, why, and what we …

This episode takes you on a trip into the world of harm reduction and illegal-drug checking clinics. Aotearoa is the first country in the world to explicitly legalise these testing services. We also …

Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson are joined by Consumer NZ advocate Aneleise Gawn. She talks us through the recently launched "Flight Rights" campaign and answers your airline related questions.

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Consume This hosts Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson recap on season two and share some of their favourite moments from the episodes.

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How much information should a landlord or property manager ask for? In this episode we delve into the thorny issue of power imbalance in the New Zealand residential rental market. Plus what can go wr…

Consume This presents a special one off bonus episode recorded live at the Wellington Museum. It's a panel discussion and Q&A which was held as part of our stakeholder engagement event.

The panel is h…

What do retailers did with nearly new, but faulty, small appliances? If they are repaired, it’s not obvious where they are resold. If they aren’t repaired, where do they end up? We use GPS trackers t…

What do retailers did with nearly new, but faulty, small appliances? If they are repaired, it’s not obvious where they are resold. If they aren’t repaired, where do they end up? We use GPS trackers t…