We Kiwis sure do love our television, spending nearly 24 hours in front of the TV screen each week. New Zealanders also spend more than five hours and 44 mins each week watching video on their devices, according to Think TV’s review of the 2017 year. But watching videos on a small-screen device, such as … Continued
New Zealand has announced that it will ban single-use plastic bags over the next year in a move that looks set to put Australia to shame. “We’re phasing out single-use plastic bags so we can better look after our environment and safeguard New Zealand’s clean, green reputation.” Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, told … Continued
You might think you can get phone coverage everywhere, but parts of New Zealand are still in the dark. Find out where the investment will be made.
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) “unbundling” has been in the news of late – and, as rollout of the fibre network continues around New Zealand, consumers may be wondering what this will ultimately mean when it comes to accessing retailer services. The media focus follows telcos Vodafone and Vocus Group entering into a joint venture to unbundle … Continued
The number of New Zealand households with electricity smart meters has risen steadily over the past few years, paving the way for an evolving suite of retailer digital services and new types of tariffs, and occurring alongside the continued evolution and consumer uptake of residential energy generation and storage technologies. The Electricity Authority’s recently released … Continued
Solar system installations have been on the rise in recent years as more and more New Zealanders seek to tap into the power of the sun. Beyond installation, however, it is important to proactively manage household electricity usage to ensure that you get the most from your system. Electricity Authority figures released towards the end … Continued
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For the most entertaining, thrilling and compelling programmes, streaming service Lightbox NZ has arguably the best on offer. While you might have to rent movies on Lightbox, it still offers plenty of award-winning television series to freely binge-watch into the wee small hours. The streaming service is also a great free bonus if you’re with … Continued
It’s the end of Daylight Savings. The days are getting shorter. The rain is more frequent and the temperature is cooler. If any of this makes you feel down, then you clearly are not watching the best of what streaming on-demand service Netflix has to offer. The best shows on Netflix draw you in, keeping … Continued
Energy efficiency should, of course, be a priority for households seeking to drive down their electricity costs, and using energy efficient products, along with paying particular attention to patterns of usage, will assist in reducing expenditure over the course of a billing period. A recently released report, commissioned by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority … Continued