In its ongoing attempts to promote more choice for electricity consumers in New Zealand, the Electricity Authority has banned electricity companies from luring back customers who have left for cheaper deals elsewhere. The ban on trying to win back customers with cut-price deals will last for 180 days after a customer has switched to another … Continued
Whether it’s for last-minute birthday or Christmas shopping, or you just prefer to avoid getting elbow-jabbed by frantic shoppers in malls, using an online retailer certainly has its perks. Online shopping spans the whole range of purchasing needs, from your everyday goods, such as toilet paper, to luxury items, like designer homewares. In fact, if … Continued
Your lucky lotto numbers have finally come in, and you’re ready to splash out on some of the latest and greatest gadgets. The good news is that, from the expensive to the even more expensive, there’s options aplenty for the cashed-up connoisseur looking to give their wallet a workout. From the living room, to the … Continued
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air … but even if you’re loved up and gazing dreamily into your partner’s eyes, mouth stuffed with chocolate, please take a moment to reflect on the fate of poor St Val. For his part in propagating divine love, he was beaten with clubs and publicly beheaded … Continued
Approaching a flatmate about excessive power usage may be tricky, but often people just need a quick reminder and it’s an easy fix. Plus, the planet will thank you for it. Your flatmate leaves an air conditioner or heater on constantly The chances are the flatmates you live with will be keen on saving money … Continued
Gone are the days of umming and ahhing over what to cook for dinner, with a growing number of Kiwis using meal kit delivery services. Many of us are time-poor but are after healthy meals that don’t take too long or too much effort to cook. Meal kit services have filled that need, sending correctly … Continued
According to The New Zealand Association of Optometrists, over 1 million eye exams are performed by optometrists in New Zealand each year, and 60% of people who have an eye test are prescribed glasses or contact lenses. That’s around 600,000 Kiwis each year investing in the health of their precious sight. To measure and track … Continued
Kiwis love to travel, both home and abroad: according to the NZ Airports Association 27 million passengers use our airports to travel across New Zealand every year. On these flights, airports play a vital role, not just facilitating take-offs and landings but adding to the ease and comfort of each traveller’s journey. Due to local changes in … Continued
Buying or selling a property is a significant undertaking and real estate agents can streamline the process. What do agents do and how can they help?
Canstar Blue explains why you need to hire a conveyancer whether you’re buying or selling a home. Find out how much it costs.