If you want to save money on your swimming pool power bill, check out our top tips: 1. Downsize your pool pump Pool filters are necessary, but they come at a cost. Plenty of pool owners assume having a big pool pump is essential to keeping their pool in top form, but that’s not quite … Continued
Starting early and teaching your kids about power use means you’ll instil positive values in them, encourage them to connect their behaviour to their impact on the environment, and show them how to achieve goals. It might sound like a lot to learn for someone so young, but kids are smart little creatures. And, as … Continued
If you’re serious about exercise, a fitness tracker is a great way to keep your health program on track. And the latest fitness trackers do so much more than simply monitor the number of steps you make. From heart-rate monitoring to calorie burning, sleep tracking and exercise-specific apps, the latest fitness trackers are built to … Continued
We all like to think, and dream, big when it comes time to purchase a new TV. But bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the right size TV for your lounge room. Rather than the size of your wallet, your choice of TV size should be determined by the size of your room … Continued
This summer, the only footprints you should be leaving are the ones on our beautiful, pristine beaches. To reduce your spending and your carbon footprint, just follow Canstar’s 11 simple tips. What’s a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is used to measure how a person’s lifestyle impacts climate change. It’s made up of the emissions … Continued
If you’re looking to bolster your home wi-fi network, an aptly placed wi-fi extender can get the job done by linking up with your router to provide extra coverage. Wi-fi extenders are typically designed to work with routers of all types, and there are a number of options available. Also sometimes referred to as wi-fi … Continued
The history of horology (clockmaking) has always been about the smart watch, and not just telling the time. First came lavish sundials, then elaborate clocks and pocket watches and, in the 1980s, technology brought us digital watches with calculators and beeping alarms. Quite literally, it’s always been about the extra bells and whistles! Modern smart … Continued
Over the past few years, smart speakers have become a staple of the always switched-on home. Through voice command alone, they give you control over an ever-growing range of services. From playing music, to accessing the latest news and weather information, to controlling the different smart devices connected to your home network, smart speakers are … Continued
The big electricity retailers may dominate in terms of customer numbers. But, in recent years, many smaller retailers have emerged, bringing greater diversity and choice to the market. And, if you want to make savings on your power bill, one of the easiest ways is switching electricity companies. So it’s well worth exploring all the … Continued
We’re a nation of drivers in New Zealand so, naturally, we’re also a nation of fuel guzzlers. A recent survey conducted by AA Insurance found 64% of Kiwis get behind the wheel every day. If you already have an AA Smart Fuel Card or Z’s Pumped App, you might have already considered whether you’re making … Continued