There are concerns consumers are still being charged too much for card and paywave card payments, more than a year after a law was introduced to put an end to excessive fees. In November 2022, limits were imposed on card charges for businesses, which was expected to result in lower surcharges for customers. But some consumers, small businesses and advocacy groups are warning transaction fees are stil too high, and customers may still being ripped off. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.
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Today is budget day. What surprises will Grant Robertson announce to address the country's many and varied problems. Will Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis be able to sound like they actually understand what is in the budget? Stay tuned for 2 pm .