Posted by February 24th 2021
New Zealanders’ love of online shopping increased dramatically over the past year. It appears that while we were confined to our homes during the pandemic, we enjoyed plenty of online retail therapy. A recent commerce …
Posted by February 19th 2021
Despite most Kiwis enjoying a summer break in January, the housing market didn’t slow down. According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), the market was busier than we would usually see at …
Posted by February 23rd 2021
If you have lots of appliances running during the night, it could pay to switch to a night time electricity tariff.
Posted by February 23rd 2021
If flinging a window open and cranking the fan simply isn't getting the job done, portable air-conditioners could help you keep cool this summer. However, before rushing out to buy the first one you find …
Posted by December 16th 2020
It’s drilled into us the moment we’re old enough to hear it: slip, slop, slap and wrap. Be sun-smart – New Zealand summers are no joke. Come December the sun’s rays are blazing down, and …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
As the traditional utility demands of households have changed to include broadband, the retail market has started to focus on hot deals for combined power and internet. So too has Canstar Blues' expert consumer analysis. …
Posted by February 23rd 2021
Understandably, Kiwis want to save as much as possible off their electricity bills. The average NZ household paid $2067 for power in the year from March 2019 to March 2020, according to government statistics. Thankfully, …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
When it comes to where you live, location, location, location might well be a top concern. But storage, storage and self-storage is a close second. The immaculate pictures that accompany real estate listings, or those that …
Posted by February 23rd 2021
Heat pumps aren’t just an option for keeping toes toasty in winter. As they offer the ability to cool air, as well as heat it, more people across the country are turning to heat pumps …
