Posted by July 17th 2020
It seems television shows such as The Block are encouraging a new generation of Kiwis to give DIY a go. And while we are increasingly looking online for guidance when it comes to completing projects …
Posted by October 21st 2019
A Canstar Blue survey into the Most Satisfied Customers Award for gyms has revealed how New Zealanders are focused on their “whole wellbeing,” rather than just calorie counting. The shift reflects a global trend toward …
Posted by August 4th 2020
We all know how important small businesses are to the New Zealand economy. They employ nearly a third of our workforce and contribute to more than a quarter of our GDP. But many small businesses say …
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 November 12th 2019
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 …