Retail NZ prides itself on being the voice of New Zealand’s retail sector in the media, ensuring the public are aware of the issues that matter most to retailers like you.
We have a strong media presence, with 1377 appearances across television, radio, podcasts, print and online media in the 12 months to 31 October 2026.
Below are just a handful of some of our most recent media appearances.
Retailers pin hopes on Christmas sales
| By The New Zealand Herald
Carolyn Young, Retail NZ CE, on the challenges facing retailers, hiring pressures and what it will take to deliver a strong Christmas trading season.
Spending falls again in September, despite economic recovery under way
| By The Post
Even with an economic recovery said to be under way, consumers are not feeling any more inclined to part with their money.
Retail NZ voices concerns over possible surcharge ban following Australian changes
| By Newstalk ZB
Last week, Australia’s ban on credit and debit card surcharges took effect, and it’s sparked debate as to whether we should follow suit.
It’s way too early to be putting up Christmas decorations, right?
| By Stuff
On Thursday, September 24, a Stuff colleague spotted a Christmas tree in the window of a clothing and lifestyle retail store in Auckland.
Hamilton arrest fuels critics’ concerns over citizen’s arrest
| By RNZ
It’s a scenario critics of citizen’s arrests say they’ve feared all along with untrained members of the public detaining people.
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