How smart power choices can cut costs in the winter months

Making smart power choices can help cut costs and avoid bill shock during the winter months, with consumers needing to plan ahead of time.

The 100% Renewable Goal: What does it mean for you?

The government’s goal is 100 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2035, and you may be wondering what it means for you.

Media release: ‘It’s getting harder to be a small business in New Zealand, but technology is making life easier for us’

We all know how important small businesses are to the New Zealand economy. They employ nearly a third of our workforce and contribute to more than a quarter of our GDP. But many small businesses say it’s tough out there. That’s the finding of Canstar Blue’s inaugural surveys of small business customers. Half (50%) of … Continued

Media release: So much choice, yet New Zealanders choose to stay with the same electricity providers

New Zealanders have such a wide range of electricity providers to choose from, so why are so few of us willing to make the big switch? That’s the message from a Canstar Blue survey of more than 4,200 Kiwis. It found that although nearly half of us (43%) have compared electricity prices in the last … Continued

Pros and cons of working from home

What are the benefits of working from home? Canstar Blue weighs in on both, the advantages and disadvantages to work from home jobs.

Cheap power: Money-saving tips to be more energy-efficient

Cutting your power bills can be easier than you think. Here is Canstar Blue’s top tips for energy-efficiency at home.

Cheap Phone Plans NZ Compared

We all want to save money here and there, and our phone plan presents a great opportunity to do so. You might even get more value.

Top Movies on Netflix NZ

Canstar Blue has put together a list of the top Netflix movies you need to watch. New Zealand doesn’t get everything, but here are some great movies.

How to watch the rugby world cup in New Zealand?

We all know New Zealand is going to win the rugby world cup, but what’s the best way of watching it? Canstar Blue explains.

The new NZ power companies you need to know about

New Zealand has one of the most competitive energy markets in the world. Canstar Blue looks at what new retailers are offering.