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.


NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Plans

Posted by December 2nd 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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Cheapest Wireless Broadband Plans NZ

Posted by December 2nd 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. …


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Cheapest Group Endless Data Plans in NZ

Posted by December 2nd 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 Mobile Phone Deals in NZ (December 2025)

Posted by December 1st 2025

Below we cover the best deals from mobile phone providers across prepaid and monthly plans. The offers we think deliver the best value are our Deals of the Month! Deal of the Month: Kogan This month Kogan …


Best Power Deals in NZ (December 2025)

Posted by December 1st 2025

Below we cover the best deals from power providers across electricity and gas. The one we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Mercury Of all the power companies, …


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Best Broadband Deals in NZ (December 2025)

Posted by December 1st 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 …


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NZ’s Cheapest Phone Plans

Posted by December 1st 2025

Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 01/12/25). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the best endless data plans, regardless of …


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Best Endless Data Mobile Plans

Posted by December 2nd 2025

Unlimited talk and texts are now pretty standard across all mobile phone plans $40 and over, and data has become the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or social-media scrolling, …


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Netflix to Neon: Top Streaming Shows in NZ

Posted by November 28th 2025

Streaming TV services have taken over. Where once Netflix stood alone, countless more have joined. Apple TV+, Disney+, Neon, Prime Video, and even TVNZ+ have all become strong competitors, fighting for a share of our …


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 …