Flatting with a group of like-minded people can be a fun time, especially if you are all studying. With more New Zealanders choosing to continue renting, rather than owning their own home, flatting continues to be a popular choice for many Kiwis – even after their student days are over. But while having flatmates can … Continued
Many NZ electricity retailers are offering conditional discounts. What are these discounts and what should consumers be aware of?
New Zealanders are now spoilt for choice when it comes to picking an electricity retailer, with 47 different electricity brands supplying homes. Depending on which part of the country you live, you can have a choice of between 14 and 34 different retailers. To take advantage of the hot electricity retail market, more customers than … Continued
Unexpectedly high power bills can be a cause of consternation and anxiety for many households. Smooth payments can be an option for Kiwi customers who think: “How can I stop my power bill from going up?” Smooth payment options level out power bills from winter and summer, allowing customers to pay one flat rate year-round. … Continued
If you feel like the price of electricity has been going up and up, it’s not just your imagination. Over the last 28 years, the price of power has increased 79% for Kiwi households, according to the New Zealand Government’s Electricity Price Review. With energy prices going up year-on-year at rates higher than inflation, price … Continued
No matter what age they are, children can be expensive. Kiwi families with multiple children can use a lot of power in a month, and these households often face large power bills. But the family home can be warm, healthy and cheaper to run by being on the right energy plan, making a few changes … Continued
Not all of us like a time-limit when we’re talking on the phone. Some of us like to chat away without having to keep an eye on the time, without worrying about how much the phone call is costing. Phone plans with unlimited calling offer endless talking, limitless texting and no need to worry about … Continued
Online gaming is all about connecting with players from all parts of the world. Top games like the hit Fortnite connect 125 million players worldwide. But to connect and play well from this little corner of the world, Kiwi players need unlimited broadband plans with ultra-fast speeds. In New Zealand, the roll-out of fibre broadband … Continued
So, you’re broke. Stint. Bust. Strapped for cash. You don’t have a lot of money to spend on your mobile phone plan, but you can’t stand the thought of not being connected? Don’t fear: help is at hand! Kiwi mobile phone providers now offer a range of low-cost prepaid plans for the consumer on a … Continued
You may call it a bach, a crib or a beach house, but owning a holiday home is a dream for many Kiwi families. Unfortunately, powering the bach is no walk in the park: it is not as simple as just turning on the lights and turning them off again when you leave. Holiday homes … Continued