Posted by June 18th 2024
It's not often that a new power company rides into town. Sure there's the odd rebranding (think Energy Online becoming Frank Energy). But Octopus Energy's debut on the NZ electricity market heralds the arrival of …
Posted by June 8th 2022
When was the last time you checked your mobile plan to see if you're getting the best value for money? According to Canstar Blue's latest mobile plans awards research, only around a quarter of Kiwis …
Posted by May 31st 2022
Author: Michael Lund Want to save money on groceries? Canstar has some great tips to provide relief at the check-out: How to Save Money on Groceries 1. Make a weekly meal plan One of the best ways to save …
Posted by May 11th 2022
In recent years, solar power has become a popular option for households looking for ways to cut their power bills. The country's solar generation capacity grew 36% from 2014 to 2019, driven largely by residential …
Posted by May 6th 2022
If your once shiny new iPhone has begun to show signs of slowing down with age, there are a steps you can take to give it a fresh lease of life. Before splashing out on …
Posted by April 13th 2022
How you style your home and your choice of home furnishings has an important part to play in transforming your house into a family home. Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings are little extras that can …
Posted by August 18th 2022
At Canstar Blue, our mission is to help consumers discover the best deals. But sniffing out the cheapest power deals can seem complicated. To start with there are so many different power companies: 14 in …
Posted by April 1st 2022
If you’re planning a home renovation, and want to install a light fixture or replace an old dirty switch, you might assume that it has to be the job of a professional. But not so fast. If …
Posted by March 25th 2022
Unlimited broadband at 300mbps/100mbps for $52 per month. Yep, you read that correctly: $52 per month! No frills internet provider Skinny's new deal really is that cheap. But is it a good deal, and is it …
Posted by September 12th 2023
The following table shows a selection of sponsored electricity providers on Canstar Blue’s database with links to referral partners. Sponsored Products Take Back Power No fixed term contracts or exit fees Choice of two plans: Flat: A simple flat-rate …