Consumer NZ

Consumers' Institute is an independent, non-profit organisation established in 1959 with the sole aim of getting New Zealand consumers a fairer deal.

Our work covers a wide range of activities relating to consumer protection and information.

They include:
- Comparative tests and surveys of consumer goods and services
- Research into and advice on financial, food, health, safety, welfare and environmental matters
- Representation at Parliamentary Committees and public enquiries
- Consumer education
- Complaints advisory work
- Products Recall

Testing
We commission independent laboratories to carry out our product tests. Our membership of Consumers International means we benefit from an exchange of information with consumer organisations around the world.

When we say "independent" we mean it

We never accept free goods for testing, nor do we accept donations or sponsorship. Our magazines are completely independent and have no ties with any commercial firm or organisation.

How we're financed

Our money comes from the sale of our publications and subscriptions to Consumer and Consumer.org.nz. We do not accept advertising in anything we publish to protect the strict impartiality of our reporting.

Consumer magazine has been New Zealand's trusted source of consumer advice and information for over 40 years. Published monthly with test reports in every issue, it gives you all the facts you need to get the best value for money; be it in supermarket or car yard; whether choosing insurance or investing for your future security.

Membership
Become a member of Consumer NZ & subscribe to Consumer magazine or Consumer.org.nz.