Where can I get clean, green power in New Zealand?

If you want to do your bit for the environment, here is our guide to the greenest power plans in New Zealand.

Unpicking Broadband Unplan Plans

If you don’t use all of your monthly data, you might think you should get some money off your plan. Now, you can.

What are the best power plans for student flats?

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

Electricity Plan Discounts Explained

Many NZ electricity retailers are offering conditional discounts. What are these discounts and what should consumers be aware of?

How to avoid shocks when switching power companies

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

Smooth Payments: How to spread the cost of power bills

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

Power Price Protection: Is it worth it?

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

The best way to power a large family home

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

What are the best phone plans for unlimited talk?

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

Top Broadband Plans for Gamers

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