Several New Zealand businesses are now taking part in Black Friday sales. An international protest against consumerism called "Buy Nothing Day" was observed by some yesterday as a rejection of overconsumption. Kristy Lorson, founder of the 30,000 strong Facebook page Zero Waste NZ and company EarthSavvy, closed her company doors as symbolic support for Buy Nothing Day. "We feel like the whole Black Friday shopping frenzy has got a little out of control. "It's a financial thing I guess; businesses want to push their products and get people to spend, spend, spend.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 27, 2020 22:52 UTC