When it comes to your monthly electricity bill, the energy efficiency of your appliances remains one of the biggest factors in determining its size. Having one inefficient appliance may not seem like a big deal. But what happens when you have a household full of them? We’ve all heard how buying the most energy-efficient appliances … Continued
Author: Tara Donnelly Apple’s newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit New Zealand stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $799, the 2022 edition of the iPhone SE combines the classic Apple device design with high-tech software and features. Including a … Continued
Author: Michael Lund Want to save money on groceries? Canstar has some great tips to provide relief at the check-out: How to Save Money on Groceries 1. Make a weekly meal plan One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to avoid buying what you don’t need. Decide in advance what meals … Continued
What is the Winter Energy Payment? Part of the Government’s Families Package, the Winter Energy Payment provides extra cash to New Zealand beneficiaries during the cooler months (May 1 to October 1). Designed to help offset higher power bills during winter, the added cash injection is not tied to any power bills. So, it can … Continued
The first supermarkets in NZ appeared in the 1920s under the Four Square brand. Although, back then, there wasn’t a lot of super in supermarket! Fast forward a century and there’s plenty on offer. Now we’re used to mega supermarkets with aisle upon aisle of goodies. Most suburbs have a pick of supermarkets, both large … Continued
In most Kiwi homes, the washing machine is in constant use. A load for your colours, a load for your whites. Another for the bedding and another gentle cycle for your favourite sweater. It all adds up! This means that on top of functionality, a washing machine must also offer durability and value for money. … Continued
A typical fridge isn’t the most exciting appliance in the home. While we often believe it has magic powers, opening it every ten minutes in the hope of discovering something new to eat inside. In truth, it’s not much more than a big, cold box. But while a fridge’s role in the kitchen is unglamorous, … Continued
Our lives are made pretty easy thanks to technology. Whether it’s a gizmo to help in the kitchen, or a massive 4K TV that brings cinema to the living room, there’s plenty of tech for Kiwis to love. And there are plenty of brands, makes, models, sizes, features to choose from, too. And that’s when … Continued
The internet has long been an integral part of our lives. And that means having a great internet connection, at a great price, is crucial. But what was once only crucial for buffer-free Netflix and seamless YouTube streaming, is now integral to our work life, too, as working from home looks set to stay in … Continued
In recent years, solar power has become a popular option for households looking for ways to cut their power bills. The country’s solar generation capacity grew 36% from 2014 to 2019, driven largely by residential uptake, which accounts for around 80% of NZ’s current solar-generation capacity. And it is set to expand even further, by … Continued