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.


Electricity With No Credit Checks

Posted by October 7th 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 6th 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 …


What is Hyperfibre broadband and how does it work?

Best Broadband Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 6th 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 …


NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Plans

Posted by September 3rd 2025

If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.


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NZ’s Cheapest Phone Plans

Posted by October 6th 2025

Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 03/09/25). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the best endless data plans, regardless of …


Best Endless Data Phone Plans.

Best Endless Data Mobile Plans

Posted by September 3rd 2025

Sure, unlimited talk and text is all well and good (if pretty standard), but these days data is the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or simply social-media scrolling, you …


Best Power Deals in NZ (September 2025)

Posted by September 2nd 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 …


Peak and Off-Peak Electricity Prices Explained

Off-Peak Electricity Plans Explained

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 …


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Cheapest Group Endless Data Plans in NZ

Posted by September 3rd 2025

If each person in your household has a separate endless data mobile plan, you could all be overpaying. By bundling the plans together on a group endless data plan under one provider, you could make …


Best Dryers in NZ: Full Buying Guide 

Best Dryers in NZ: Ultimate Buying Guide 

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 …