Right to Repair Publications
Explore comprehensive research and expert analysis supporting New Zealand's Right to Repair movement. From academic studies and government submissions to investigative reports and international best practices, these publications provide the evidence-based foundation for repair legislation and sustainable product design in Aotearoa.
2022
On the necessity of Right to Repair legislation
Austin, G.; Blumhardt, H.; Pritchett, S.; Smith, P.
2024, May 29
How long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan law
Zaw, W. T.
2025
Understanding repair in Aotearoa New Zealand: Attitudes, experiences, and the right to repair
Ozanne, L. K.; Prayag, G.; Sistig, B.
2024, Apr 5
30 states considering Right to Repair so far in 2024
Proctor, N.
2023, Sep 8
Consumer NZ reveals how long your appliances should last
Consumer NZ
2021
Bringing a right to repair to our waste minimisation legislation | RNZ Nine to Noon
Sistig, B.; Pritchett, S.
2021, Apr 28
Spare parts not available: Why the Consumer Guarantees Act needs repair
Consumer NZ
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Pathways for Right to Repair in Aotearoa New Zealand
Pritchett, S.; Austin, G.; Blake, V.; Blumhardt, H.; Driver, K.; Smith, P.; Thorne, P.
2022, Jun 9
Cut & Chuck: Where Faulty Goods Go To Die - Part 1 (No. 4) [Podcast Transcript]
Duffy, J. (Host)
2022, Nov 17
Right to Repair mystery shop: repair and reliability information lacking
Styles, R.
2024, Feb 12
Can YouTube and a cheap repair kit save a dying line trimmer?
Le Page, J.
2023, Oct 26
Too Many Products are Easier to Throw Away than Fix — NZ Consumers Deserve a Right to Repair
Sims, A.; O’Sullivan, T.
2023, Jul 26
Built to break: Watch out for this environmentally destructive practice
O’Shea, R.
2023, Mar
Working Paper: Regulating products, production, and consumption for a circular economy in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 43–51)
Blumhardt, H.
2024, Apr 23
European Parliament legislative resolution of 23 April 2024 on common rules promoting the repair of goods
European Parliament
2022, Jun 16
Cut & Chuck: Where Faulty Goods Go To Die - Part 2 (No. 4) [Podcast Transcript]
Duffy, J. (Host)
2022, Nov 29
Right to repair mystery shop part 2: The barriers and solution to tech repairs
Styles, R.
2023, Feb 23
Repair cafes: The key to a more sustainable fashion industry
Pratley, V.
2021, Jul 8
Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement
BBC
2022, Oct 13
What happened to No 8 wire? Give us back our right to repair
Pritchett, S.; Blumhardt, H.; Austin, G.; Smith, P.
2020, Apr
Fixing America: Breaking Manufacturers’ Aftermarket Monopoly and Restoring Consumers’ Right to Repair
Hanley, D. A.; Kelloway, C.; Vaheesan, S.
2021
Right to Repair: Legal measures to promote the right to repair elements under the New Zealand regulatory framework
Zaw, W. T.
2024, Jun 16
The great DIY revival: meet the people who’ll try to fix anything
Howard, S.
2023, May 2
Sucky stick vacuum? Try these simple tips to keep it running longer
Bennett, E.
2022
"Right to Repair" campaign in full swing | RNZ (Afternoons with Jesse)
Pritchett, S.