KEY POINTS Power prices vary around the country. The national average is 35.67c per kWh, but prices ranging from around 32c to over 45c per kWh. Between a third and half of power price costs are due to transmission charges. Over the next five years, line charges are set to increase substantially for Kiwi power users … Continued
KEY POINTS Australia and most local Pacific island nations use the same plug standard as New Zealand, so you don’t need to use an adaptor. However, if you’re travelling elsewhere in the world, you’ll need to purchase a suitable plug adaptor in order to use your electronic gadgets overseas. While most phones, laptops and portable … Continued
KEY POINTS Power consumers are facing five years of rising electricity bills Increases are due mainly to higher transmission costs By shopping around and comparing power companies, households can secure better power deals During winter many Kiwi households see their power bills spike, due to increased heating and hot-water costs. However this year, electricity customers … Continued
We’re now more than halfway through the low-user electricity tariff removal process. Canstar Blue explores what its removal could mean for you. What is the low-user electricity tariff When a customer signs up for a power plan, they are asked one important question: Are you a low user or standard user? To be considered a … Continued
Before the introduction of road user charges (RUCs) for electric vehicles (EVs), they had very low running costs – just the cost of the electricity to power them. However, now EV drivers have to pay the same RUCs as diesel vehicle owners – $76 per 1000km plus an admin fee of at least $12.44 per … Continued
There are numerous apps for Android phones that cater to all musical and audio tastes. However, given there are so many options, it can be difficult to know which apps are worth downloading. In this article, Canstar Blue explores the best music apps for Android phones and runs through their key features and costs. Amazon … Continued
What is One Upgrade? If you constantly crave the latest phone? You might want to consider the One Upgrade plan. For $10 per month you can switch to a new phone whenever you like. However, unless your phone is very new and in perfect condition, trading up can incur additional costs. How do I get … Continued
Electric Kiwi started as an independent utility company offering just great power deals. Since then Electric Kiwi has grown, and now offers mobile, power and broadband. And its dedication to great prices and customer service has seen it win Canstar Blue’s Bundled Utilities Award three years in a row. Canstar Blue looks at Electric Kiwi’s … Continued
If you’re on the hunt for a new mobile deal, there’s a range of different providers to choose from. However, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll quickly realise that they’re all using the same networks. How many mobile phone networks are there in NZ? There are just three main mobile networks in the country, … Continued
Apple Maps is the co-pilot for many iPhone users looking to find their way to a destination. However, if you use the app to navigate and retrieve live traffic updates, the data consumed in the process can quickly deplete your phone plan’s data allowance. In this article, Canstar Blue explores how much data Apple Maps … Continued