Below we cover the best deals from mobile phone providers across prepaid and monthly plans. The offers we think deliver the best value are our Deals of the Month! Deals of the Month: Kogan + Mighty Mobile This month we have two Deals of the Months, as Kogan and Mighty Mobile are offering great buy-one-get-one-free … Continued
Below we cover the best deals from power providers across electricity and gas. The one we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Mercury Of all the power companies, Mercury consistently offers the most bells and whistles with its plans. Currently, it’s offering a range of deals: … Continued
Below we cover the best deals from broadband providers across fibre and wireless plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Mercury Mercury is offering six months’ free broadband across its broadband plans if you bundle with electricity on a one-year contract: Wireless Broadband: … Continued
One NZ’s SuperWifi broadband deal promises wall-to-wall wi-fi coverage in your home, guaranteed, or you get a $100 credit. So what’s on offer? Canstar explores One NZ’s SuperWifi broadband deal. What is One NZ SuperWifi? One NZ’s SuperWifi utilises mesh wi-fi technology. Mesh wi-fi uses multiple small units to spread wi-fi signals throughout a home, … Continued
Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers like wireless broadband technology because they don’t have to pay to deliver their services over the fibre networks, which belong to other companies. And for consumers, this increased competition means lower prices. So why pay for cheap wireless broadband, when you can pay … Continued
As two of New Zealand’s largest and most popular mobile service providers, Spark and 2degrees are locked in constant competition to keep customers connected and happy. So, when it comes to a head-to-head rundown of prepaid and pay monthly plans, how do these two mobile market-leaders shape up? If you’re on the hunt for a … Continued
Streaming TV services have taken over. Where once Netflix stood alone, countless more have joined. Apple TV+, Disney+, Neon, Prime Video, and even TVNZ+ have all become strong competitors, fighting for a share of our streaming revenue. And while more competition has secured higher budget shows and better quality viewing, the choice can, at times, … Continued
A SuperGold card is packed full of super benefits and discounts beyond just free public transport. It can even help you stay connected by earning exclusive discounts on phone and broadband plans. What’s on offer? When Canstar first published this story, back in 2021, Spark, One NZ and 2degrees each offered deals for seniors. However, … Continued
What is Octopus Energy Founded in 2015, Octopus Energy is a global power company. Based in London, it has operations in nine countries, including across Europe, America, Australia and parts of Aotearoa. In addition to being an electricity retailer, Octopus Energy has a range of other divisions that focus on high-tech energy solutions. They include … Continued
The New Zealand electricity market may have become more diverse in recent years. However, the large power companies still collectively command a strong customer share. How is the electricity sector structured and, what is a gentailer? Getting power to your property is a process that encompasses four steps: generation, transmission, distribution and retail. Generation Around … Continued