With more and more New Zealanders buying second-hand, Consumer NZ has created a comprehensive guide to buying second hand appliances with top tips to help people navigate the market. It includes a strong focus on repairability, and a scoring system so people can clearly see just how repairable an item is.
Bryan Wall from Consumer NZ joins Anna Thomas to answer all your thrifty queries.
Collected and awaiting for the disposal of electronic-waste - refrigerators, washing machines and others. Photo: 123RF