Consumer Interests

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• Broadcasting Standards Authority   (www.bsa.govt.nz)

  An organisation that encourages broadcasters to develop and maintain programme standards which respect human dignity, reflect current social values, and acknowledge research findings, while providing a process for consideration of complaints about broadcasting standards.

• Campaign against Foreign Control of Aotearoa   (canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz/community/CAFCA/)

  Lobby group.

• Campaign for a Better City   (www.cbc.org.nz)

  CBC is a voluntary community-based organization, actively promoting the idea of Wellington as a living city.

• Citizens for Health Choices   (www.choices.org.nz)

  A consumer advocacy group working to maintain freedom of choice in health care.

• Consumer Online   (www.consumer.org.nz)

  Independent, non-profit organization working on behalf of consumers.

• Consumer Powerswitch   (www.powerswitch.org.nz)

  Compare electricity prices. To work out which power company and pricing plan is best for you, complete this easy online test.

• Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand   (www.fta.org.nz)

  An Australasian regional body bringing together all organisations and individuals interested and working in the fair trade movement.

• Go Compare   (www.gocompare.co.nz)

  Compare thousands of products and services at Go Compare. Find the best deals in finance solutions, loans, mortgages, banks, insurance providers, energy suppliers and more.

• GreatService.co.nz   (www.greatservice.co.nz)

  A community site where consumers can share information about great, or not so great, service. Join for free and add information about your own business, or rate the service you've received as a consumer.

• Health Freedom   (www.healthfreedom.co.nz)

  A consumer health rights advocacy and action group dedicated to protecting, preserving and defending the consumer's right to make their own health decisions.

• Heretaunga Caravan Club   (heretaungacaravanclub.wellington.net.nz)

  A group of fellow caravanners who enjoy weekends away in different locations discovering their hidden treasures.

• ILT Survey   (www.iltsurvey.co.nz)

  This one is stirring hearts and minds. Come and see what the fuss is about: what do you think of Invercargill's hospitality and liquor sales?

• kiwi co-op (www.kiwicoop.co.nz)

  Tahuti mai, let us tap our restless spirit! New Zealand’s premier consumer cooperative starts right here.

• KIWIreviews   (www.kiwireviews.co.nz)

  The site where your views count. KIWIreviews is a New Zealand product and service review site, offering their service free of charge and aiming to deliver an unbiased assessment of goods and services.

• Life Insurance Blog   (blog.pinnaclelife.co.nz)

  The Life Insurance Blog has been created to demystify life insurance for consumers by providing insight, advice and generating conversation on all things relating to life insurance.

• Lifting Equipment Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (www.leenz.org)

  LEENZ was formed in 1992 to promote the safe use of lifting equipment and adopt a common range of standards for the New Zealand industry.

• New Zealand Child Restraints : Where Safety Matters (www.childrestraints.co.nz)

  Striving to provide thorough and accurate information to the parents and caregivers of young children, on child restraints and keeping your child safe when traveling by car.

• New Zealand Community Newspapers Association   (www.cna.org.nz)

  The industry organisation of weekly newspapers in New Zealand delegated with the responsibility to foster, promote and safeguard the interests of community newspapers in New Zealand.

• New Zealand Food Safety Authority   (www.nzfsa.govt.nz)

  An organisation that protects and promotes public health and safety, and facilitates access to markets for New Zealand food and food related products.

• NRG Charitable Trust   (www.nrg.org.nz)

  Established to help young New Zealand entrepreneurs get work by starting their own businesses.

• OHBaby!   (www.ohbaby.co.nz)

  An A to Z guide to parenting and childcare in New Zealand.

• Otago Road Services Limited   (www.ors.co.nz)

  Otago Road Services Ltd is a family owned and operated business, delivering a professional and quality service to our customers since 1947.

• Power Shortage   (www.positive-energy.co.nz)

  Providing information about New Zealand's power shortages and power supply options, power prices, the current power situation in New Zealand and increasing energy demands.

• Retail Grocer   (www.retailgrocer.com/moxie/12/)

  Grocery and supermarket industry news from around the world including New Zealand.

• SaveUShopping   (www.saveushopping.co.nz)

  A site featuring tips and tricks to help you save money when you go shopping, including advice on restaurant dining, grocery shopping, buying appliances, shopping for gifts and bidding in online auctions.