Jon Duffy
Retirement Village law overhaul : does it go far enough?
The biggest overhaul of retirement village laws in two decades promises clearer rules and stronger protections for residents. Audio
Consumer: Yeah Nah awards, Fair Trading Act changes
Jon Duffy, head of Consumer NZ, joins Kathryn to discuss what's being proposed as part of planned changes to the Fair Trading Act. Audio
How effective is the Disputes Tribunal?
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joins Jim to talk about the tribunal's powers. Audio
The power imbalance that hits in old age
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel. Audio
Consumer: What's happening to small power retailers?
Nine to Noon looks at what's happening in the power sector, as smaller retailers get swallowed by the bigger players in the market. This month Flick said goodbye to its customers, as the company was… Audio
Govt to stop retailers passing card surcharges on to consumers
Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Audio
Campaign to make supermarkets pay for misleading pricing
A campaign has been launched to force supermarkets to cough up when shoppers are out of pocket because of misleading pricing. Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15th July 2025
In today's episode, a man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland; The owner of New World and Pak'nSave… Audio
Supermarket owner faces legal action over alleged cartel conduct
The owner of New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets in the North Island is facing legal action over alleged cartel conduct regarding the supply of products to a hospitality customer. Consumer New… Audio
Consumer NZ to launch campaign looking into supermarket pricing
A photo of a pound of butter being sold for more than $18 has proved a lightening rod for shoppers concerns about food prices. The Consumer NZ post about the mainland semi soft butter in a tub has got… Audio
Consumer NZ on proposed changes to Grocery Supply Code
The Commerce Commission is proposing changes to the Grocery Supply Code but Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy believes the changes don't go far enough. Duffy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Are competition laws working when it comes to the electricity
In the last week, two small players have been swallowed up by big generator/retailers. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Audio
Bunnings under fire over price match policy
In Australia Bunnings is rated the most trusted brand in the country. But it's now being accused of misleading consumers with its pricing promise to beat the same stoked item found elsewhere by 10… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for inquiry into cost of regional flights
Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Our fair trading laws can deal with greenwashing claims
CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to detail some wins the organisation has had with the Commerce Commission over some issues it's raised Audio
Company that makes Glad bags fined $9 million for greenwashing
The Federal Court in Australia has fined the company Clorox $9 million for claiming Glad bags were partly made of recycled "ocean plastic" when they weren't. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy… Audio
Sky Sport is increasing subscription price by 12 percent
Sky Sport is increasing the price of its sports package by about 12 percent. From May, a Sky Sport subscription will go up five dollars to $47 dollars a month. The price of the broadcaster's streaming… Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined for inadequate safety warnings
Consumer NZ says it's crucial that the Commerce Commission continues to take action against safety standards breaches. Chief Executive of Consumer NZ Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sky TV ageing satellite causing signal issues
Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio