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Retail spending grows for the first time in seven months
Economists say the effects of tax cuts and government stimulus are yet to see results.
$250m in savings if tap-and-go fees regulated, says watchdog
The regulator says $1 billion a year is spent on PayWave, online credit card fees.
Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
The ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.
Retail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’
Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.
Debt hangover? More Kiwis plan to put Christmas on the plastic
Expert shares advice on why you should resist borrowing more this holiday season.
Christmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cards
Three cases in Hamilton in the past week where bank cards had been stolen from vehicles.
Sharesies users get new instant pay wallet refill option with two big banks
Bigger wallet top-ups cheaper with open banking than using credit card, Apple or Google.
The Conversation: If it looks like debt, let's treat it like debt
OPINION: What price might these buyers be paying for the convenience?
Borrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardest
There's also been a jump in Kiwis taking out new credit cards.
Nation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of living
How the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.
$77k credit card shock: Banking glitch hits thousands across NZ
Customer's first thought at seeing $76k bill: 'What has my wife done?'
Centrix, BNPL operators launch PayWatch
The system will flag when a consumer is behind on repayments.
Card spending up, with groceries and liquor driving increase
Overall card spending was up, but some bucked the trend.
How to make your credit card company give you money
Different companies are making offers to lure in customers, including some major perks.
Jarden Brief: Millennial and Gen Z customer spending a huge boost for Amex
American Express gets a lift from younger customers.
Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more
Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.
Northlanders spend whopping $2.6b on their cards in just one year
Northlanders on a card spending spree after the Covid lockdown.
Consumers putting less on their credit cards but half still face hefty interest bill
Expert give tips on how to quit the debt and avoid it next year.
Public sector CEO used work credit card for lobster, booze
Boss also took multiple post-midnight taxis on four-day trip to Sydney for conference.
Westpac to water down card reward schemes
Users will have to spend more to get airpoints.
Consumer debt falling by billions but missed payments on the rise
Two big reasons cited for billions in plunging debt.
Kiwis shrug off inflation woes to spend more in April
Hospitality is the sector still doing it toughest StatsNZ card transaction data shows.
Credit card spending rises in March despite Omicron
Kiwis spent more on their credit cards in March, new data shows.
Retail spending dips in March as petrol prices bite
Omicron-related nervousness likely to remain a drag on spending for some time.
Kiwibank apologises after system crashed on Christmas Eve - shoppers left panicked
"I went to swipe my card and it came up with 'card not honoured'..."
Beware of the buy now pay later debt trap
Shoppers are being urged not to fall into the debt trap this holiday season.
Kiwis get credit cards out in October, but retail challenge remains
Electronic card transaction data shows spending is returning to pre-lockdown levels.