Posted by August 14th 2025
KEY POINTS Many mobile providers offer special offers and deals to attract customers – this month's best deals are listed below. Discounts often only apply for a limited time, so it’s important to be aware …
Posted by August 14th 2025
KEY POINTS Many broadband providers offer special offers and deals to attract customers – this month's best deals are listed below. Discounts on broadband plans often only apply for a limited time, so it’s important …
Posted by August 14th 2025
KEY POINTS Many electricity and gas providers offer special offers and deals to attract customers – this month's best deals are listed below. Discounts on power plans and account credits are nice-to-haves, but it’s important …
Posted by July 23rd 2025
KEY POINTS New legislation from the Electricity Authority is forcing large power retailers to offer their customers time-varying pricing plans, which provide cheaper off-peak power. However, many electricity providers already have plans that deliver off-peak …
Posted by July 8th 2025
KEY POINTS Nova and Skinny cap speeds on all their plans once you hit your allotted data limits. 2degrees, One and Spark cap speeds, but also offer more expensive truly unlimited max-speed plans. Mighty Mobile …
Posted by July 14th 2025
KEY POINTS Group plans allow you to add between one and five people on your plan. 2degrees, Spark and One NZ offer discounts of approx 50% for added plans. Electric Kiwi, Nova Energy and Rocket …
Posted by July 4th 2025
KEY POINTS The cheapest phone plans include 2degrees' $8/m plan (150MB – 100mins & unlimited texts in NZ/OZ) | Skinny's $8/m plan (250MB – 100mins & unlimited texts in NZ/OZ). Most $30-$40/m plans offer unlimited …
Posted by June 25th 2025
KEY POINT According to 452 New Zealand tumble dryer buyers who took part in Canstar's 2025 Dryer Award survey, LG is the best dryer brand in New Zealand for delivering consumer satisfaction. If you’re in the …
Posted by June 10th 2025
KEY POINTS There are three mobile network providers in New Zealand: 2degrees, One NZ and Spark. In major population centres, each provides good 4G coverage. However, nationally, Spark offers the widest coverage in places you'd …
Posted by July 23rd 2025
KEY POINTS Last year, the average Kiwi household used 7084kWh of electricity at 34.25c per kWh, for a total cost of $2426. This works out to roughly $202 per month. However, retail electricity prices vary …