Posted by September 7th 2018
New Zealand has announced that it will ban single-use plastic bags over the next year in a move that looks set to put Australia to shame. “We’re phasing out single-use plastic bags so we can better …
Posted by August 23rd 2018
You might think you can get phone coverage everywhere, but parts of New Zealand are still in the dark. Find out where the investment will be made.
Posted by August 23rd 2018
How many service stations are there in New Zealand? How many of the ones near you have cheap fuel?
Posted by September 7th 2018
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) “unbundling” has been in the news of late – and, as rollout of the fibre network continues around New Zealand, consumers may be wondering what this will ultimately mean when it comes …
Posted by August 30th 2018
The number of New Zealand households with electricity smart meters has risen steadily over the past few years, paving the way for an evolving suite of retailer digital services and new types of tariffs, and …
Posted by August 30th 2018
There is nothing worse than the shock of an unexpectedly large power bill. In fact, more than a third of Canstar Blue survey respondents (36%) said they worry about their power bills. Prepaid power is …
Posted by August 23rd 2018
Winter not only brings with it the cold weather, but also the potential for heating electricity costs to skyrocket. There are, however, ways to limit electricity spend as the cold sets in, from ensuring your …
Posted by September 13th 2018
Energy efficiency should, of course, be a priority for households seeking to drive down their electricity costs, and using energy efficient products, along with paying particular attention to patterns of usage, will assist in reducing …
Posted by November 12th 2018
Signing up for a fixed-term electricity contract might not be an option for renters, but there are a range of choices available that provide for flexibility.