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 …
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 …
Posted by October 10th 2025
The New Zealand electricity market may have become more diverse in recent years. However, the large power companies still collectively command a strong customer share. How is the electricity sector structured and, what is a gentailer? Getting …
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.
Posted by November 28th 2025
Installing solar panels isn't just about going green and saving on your power bill, they can also be a way to make money by selling excess energy back to the grid, commonly know as buy-back. So, …
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 …
Posted by October 23rd 2025
Rolled out by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, Starlink offers faster broadband internet to rural and remote communities without the need for a fibre connection. Utilising a growing ecosystem of low-orbit satellites, Starlink is, as …
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 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 October 24th 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 …