Bruce Pitchers

Bruce Pitchers began his career writing about pop culture, before spending a decade in sports journalism. More recently, he’s applied his writing and editing skills to the world of finance. Prior to Canstar, he freelanced for The Australian Financial Review and the NZ Financial Markets Authority.


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Cheapest Wireless Broadband Plans NZ

Posted by October 23rd 2025

Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers like wireless broadband technology because they don't have to pay to deliver their services over the fibre networks, which belong to other companies. And …


Spark vs 2degrees: Mobile Plans Comparison

Posted by October 21st 2025

As two of New Zealand's largest and most popular mobile service providers, Spark and 2degrees are locked in constant competition to keep customers connected and happy. So, when it comes to a head-to-head rundown of …


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The Best SuperGold Broadband & Phone Deals for Seniors

Posted by October 21st 2025

A SuperGold card is packed full of super benefits and discounts beyond just free public transport. It can even help you stay connected by earning exclusive discounts on phone and broadband plans. What’s on offer? When Canstar …


Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy Review

Posted by October 15th 2025

What is Octopus Energy Founded in 2015, Octopus Energy is a global power company. Based in London, it has operations in nine countries, including across Europe, America, Australia and parts of Aotearoa. In addition to being an …


Best Power Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 14th 2025

Below we cover the best deals from power providers across electricity and gas. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Contact Contact is offering a couple …



Best Night/Off-Peak Power Plans

Posted by October 10th 2025

If you have lots of appliances running during the night, it could pay to switch to a night time electricity tariff.


Electricity With No Credit Checks

Posted by October 9th 2025

A history of bad credit can lead to issues when signing up with a new electricity provider. However, for consumers who have credit-related problems, there are ways to get electricity with no credit checks. Canstar …


Best Mobile Phone Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 9th 2025

Below we cover the best deals from mobile phone providers across prepaid and monthly plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Kiwi Mobile For new …


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Best Broadband Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 9th 2025

Below we cover the best deals from broadband providers across fibre and wireless plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Mercury Mercury is offering six …