Remember how we’ve told you about rip-off prices in New Zealand, and how more and more people are finding it cheaper to buy from abroad? Never let it be said that New Zealand has a free market economy, nor that its residents aren’t bled dry by pricing policies that exploit the limited opportunities for price…
. We’re hearing rumours the American hypermarket behemoth may have plans to open a store in Christchurch. Could this be the beginning of the end for rip-off prices in New Zealand? From pharmaceuticals (Dramamine for as little as $3.97 for 8) to baby milk (8c /fluid oz) and tractor tyres, Walmart has a reputation for…
“If you’re looking for a holiday that won’t break the bank this year, then plan an Eat, Pray, Love escape to Bali, but avoid high prices and Hobbits in New Zealand…”That was the advice of the UK’s Daily Mail based on the latest holiday money report from the Post Office. Looks like Hobbit fatigue and…
“New Zealand as risky as Pakistan, says Newton’s Pidcock” on Dec 11 2013 An Asian income specialist calls time on the New Zealand government’s handling of a regulatory dispute with a telecoms company. source Citywire.co.uk (emphasis ours) Newton Asian Income Fund manager Jason Pidcock claims a regulatory dispute in New Zealand contributed to a 7.2%…
.Shame on the pharmacists of New Zealand who over charge sick tourists during holiday periods. New Zealand’s pharmacy prices are already among the highest in the OECD with a wholesale mark up of 10% over the manufacturer’s price plus the pharmacy’s mark up (in the USA the wholesale mark up is around 2-4 %). But…
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