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Practical tips to keep yourself safe from cybercriminals

With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to scam consumers and Kiwis increasingly shopping online, Mastercard offers up some safety tips.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015

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Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015

Crypto

Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets

New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

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In-store purchasing still winning with Kiwi Christmas shoppers

Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Wearables

Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything

The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014

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Kiwis prefer brick and mortar shops this xmas

The bulk of Kiwis (79 per cent) are still looking to shop at local brick and mortar retailers this Christmas season, as opposed to online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013

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Kiwi expat returns home to lead MasterCard's NZ tech push

MasterCard appoints expat Peter Chisnall as new Country Manager for New Zealand, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013

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Payment security tops Kiwi concern online

New Zealanders are the second most prolific online shoppers across the Asia-Pacific region, and class payment security as top of mind when shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013

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Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets

New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013

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Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles

When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013

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Kiwis ditch cash, embrace digital payments

Almost half of New Zealanders expect cash to be obsolete in ten years, with mobile payments and wearables taking over.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

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Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M

The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

Data Protection

8 ways to stay safer when shopping online

With Connect Smart Week launching today, MasterCard is encouraging Kiwis to protect themselves when shopping online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

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Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop

MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015

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Kiwis finally showing a bit of trust in tap and go payments

Kiwis are increasingly tapping into contactless payments, with 36% favouring the swift 'Tap and Go' at supermarkets, per MasterCard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015

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Snapchat jumps in to the peer-to-peer payment ring

Snapchat has partnered with Square to launch Snapcash, a feature that allows uses to quickly message money to each other.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

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Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle

Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014