Alistar Kata

Nov 19, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Alistar Kata

When our feet need to beat the summer heat, most Kiwis grab a pair of jandals. They’re our summer staple, but Fair Go wanted to know, can our feet handle the jandal? Enter Podiatrist Sarah Saadat. She says she isn’t against wearing them, but there's things to consider when finding the right pair. This includes: Proper arch support, plenty of cushioning, quality straps and good friction on the sole.

Oct 8, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Alistar Kata

Water charges have increased almost 10% this year in Aotearoa’s biggest city, but customers of one water company say prices have spiked dramatically. Fair Go had more than 100 Auckland Veolia customers get in touch complaining about abnormally high water bills from the company. One of those customers is Miriama Kimiangatau, who received a bill for almost $1000 worth of water use in just one month.

Sep 4, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Alistar Kata

These days anything goes when colouring your hair. A quick Google shows hair stylists one-upping each other with rainbow-coloured, glow-in-the-dark, ombré creations. But if the salon is too expensive, then the local supermarket has multiple DIY hair products available. But how effective are these hair products, and what kind of results should we expect? Nine-year-old Sophia Purcell told her mum Jo she wanted to colour her hair hot pink.

Jul 30, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Alistar Kata

When Jake Matthews bought his car he was keen to do everything right. It is, after all, one of life's big purchases and buying a used car is not without risks, which is why Matthews got some expert help. He paid around $200 to get a pre-purchase inspection done with the AA, the New Zealand Automobile Association. Question is — what do you actually get for your money? Can you expect this inspection to spot every issue?

Jul 10, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Alistar Kata