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What does it mean to be a consumer in 2021? And when did 'consumer' become a dirty word. Consume This is a podcast designed to pick apart our habits, our impact on the environment, marketing...

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 Ba...

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

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 end...

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 las...

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

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

This episode is part two of our examination of the electricity industry. We attempt to understand what changes we should make to the structu...

Twenty-five years ago, sweeping reforms of New Zealand’s electricity sector promised us increased competition and lower prices. We look back...

Jon Duffy & Sophie Stewart catch up with four of our favourite stories from previous seasons. Starring: Rachel from Scammed: How I Lost $100...

The ability to access healthcare services is vital for the overall well-being of individuals. With the rapid development of technology, thes...

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriel, Philip Barber, Paul Paynter, and Ben Duclercq faced an uncertain future. With their vineyards and farms...

On this episode we explore the “Therapeutic Products Bill” and the impact the proposed new legislation will have on natural health products,...

Sophie Richardson unpacks how a lack of regulation led to Aotearoa developing a world leading youth vaping problem. We examine how our vapin...

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 wo...

Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson are joined by Consumer NZ advocate Aneleise Gawn. She talks us through the recently launched "Flight Rights" c...

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

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...

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...

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 a...

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 a...

Why is it so hard for us to stop using single use plastic packaging? We follow Elysian Foods owner Toby Green on his quest to ditch the poly...

Why is it so hard for us to stop using single use plastic packaging? We follow Elysian Foods owner Toby Green on his quest to ditch the poly...

The Bank of Mum and Dad plays a sizeable role when it comes to helping young home buyers on the property ladder. Consume This research has f...

The Bank of Mum and Dad plays a sizeable role when it comes to helping young home buyers on the property ladder. Consume This research has f...

Sophie is on a journey to understand how and why a doctors visit for a mild fear of flying resulted in a blanket "Mental Health Exclusion" w...

Sophie is on a journey to understand how and why a doctors visit for a mild fear of flying resulted in a blanket "Mental Health Exclusion" w...

The average car is parked 95% of the time and the average drill gets used for just 13 minutes across its whole life. With that in mind do we...

Does sex come with consumer rights? The short answer is yes, if you pay for it. In 2003 the ‘Prostitution Reform Act’ squeezed through New Z...

What’s life like for our Newest New Zealanders? This episode looks at the small struggles and barriers recent arrivals need to overcome to m...

Sunscreen, Sun cream, Teamy Creamy... Whatever you call it, it’s a crucial part of summer. It stops us burning and makes a day at the beach,...

As scary as it sounds, we’re rapidly heading towards Christmas! The holidays can be an exciting time, they’re full of food, friends, family...

We all have a vague sense that groceries are really expensive. If you’ve been around long enough you might even be thinking ‘it never used t...

Death is one of life’s certainties, but can you afford to die? According to the Ministry of Health the average price of a funeral is $8-10k....

Is social media encouraging you to buy things you don’t need? According to podcast host Sophie Richardson the answer is no... but then again...

When we think about scamming, we think 'that wouldn't happen to me'. Scams are supposedly reserved for the elderly, hopeless, and those who...

New Zealand has built a mythology around meat and three veg for dinner. We have one of the highest rates of meat consumption per capita in t...

Is it harder than ever to buy your first home? To do that we're joined by Habitat for Humanity CEO Alan Thorp & Economist Bernard Hickey . P...

This week we’re asking the question – is it possible to buy sustainable fast fashion? To answer that we’re joined by sustainable fashion con...

Welcome to Consume This, a podcast discussing the human face of consumption in New Zealand. Hosted by Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson. We expl...