Episode

The high price of loyalty

Podcast: The Detail
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 1326
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Summary

With the cost of living climbing, loyalty programmes are one way we're trying to save money - but they come at a cost In a cost of living crisis, loyalty programmes are a welcome way to save a few dollars. But there's no such thing as a free lunch. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details