Washing and drying your clothes is necessary for everyone, unless you don’t mind walking around smelly and dirty. Most people will end up doing a load of washing at least a couple of times a week, so having a good washing machine and a good dryer is crucial. But one can do it all! That’s … Continued
Due to the huge number of tourists that usually visit New Zealand, there’s a lot of competition between hire car companies. In this year’s Canstar Blue research, ten different hire car companies were reviewed, but there was only one clear winner: Omega Rental Cars. The 100% Kiwi-owned hire car company was streets ahead of the … Continued
Life would be hard without the all the appliances and gadgets that make our modern lifestyles such as breeze. From kitchen basics, like cookers, fridges and dishwashers, to laundry essentials and heat pumps, our homes are stuffed full of myriad electrical devices. Then there’s all the cool tech: tablets, smart TVs and powerful computers, that … Continued
Netflix Netflix is no newcomer in New Zealand, but the popular streaming service continuously adds new shows and movies to its platform. Netflix has built a reputation for creating entertaining originals, too, which keep fans hooked. There’s hundreds of TV shows, movies, anime and documentaries to enjoy, with child-friendly content, too. You can binge series … Continued
Budget smartphones may not be teeming with the trendsetting trappings typically found in new-release flagships. However it is still possible to pick up a model with a solid range of features for under $300. In fact, many budget smartphones have the basics well and truly covered, from large screens to a decent battery life, and … Continued
Canstar Blue is thrilled to announce that Pulse Energy’s Pay It Forward program is a winner of its Innovation Excellence Awards 2021. The awards, which involve a sophisticated rating methodology unique to Canstar, compare the latest innovations from telecommunications and energy institutions throughout New Zealand. The winners are scored based on how disruptive, new, or … Continued
Canstar Blue is thrilled to announce that Mercury’s app is a winner of its Innovation Excellence Awards 2021. The awards, which involve a sophisticated rating methodology unique to Canstar, compare the latest innovations from telecommunications and energy institutions throughout New Zealand. The winners are scored based on how disruptive, new, or unique their products are, … Continued
Now that the clocks have gone back and the days are getting noticeably shorter, it’s a sure sign that colder weather on its way. But before winter sets in, it pays to do an annual pre-winter check, to ensure your home is fire safe for winter. Check out our five-step list: How To Make Your … Continued
If you want to watch television in NZ, you have a lot of options. You can stream, watch digital free-to-air, or pay for Sky’s satellite and online channels. And there are plenty of devices to allow you to tune in, from smart TVs and Chromecast dongles, to set-top boxes from Apple, Sky and Freeview. However, … Continued
Kogan Mobile arrived in the local market towards the end of 2019, styling itself as a challenger brand poised to shake things up with a competitive alternative for Kiwi phone users. Its prepay plans come packaged with unlimited standard calls and texts to New Zealand and Australia, along with a range of data limits. Using … Continued