Posted by April 3rd 2025
KEY POINTS Power consumers are facing five years of rising electricity bills Increases are due mainly to higher transmission costs By shopping around and comparing power companies, households can secure better power deals During winter many …
Posted by March 20th 2025
If each person in your household has a separate endless data mobile plan, you could all be overpaying. By bundling the plans together on a group endless data plan under one provider, you could make …
Posted by April 2nd 2025
We're now more than halfway through the low-user electricity tariff removal process. Canstar Blue explores what its removal could mean for you. What is the low-user electricity tariff When a customer signs up for a power plan, …
Posted by March 3rd 2025
Before the introduction of road user charges (RUCs) for electric vehicles (EVs), they had very low running costs – just the cost of the electricity to power them. However, now EV drivers have to pay the …
Posted by February 28th 2025
There are numerous apps for Android phones that cater to all musical and audio tastes. However, given there are so many options, it can be difficult to know which apps are worth downloading. In this article, …
Posted by February 13th 2025
Electric Kiwi started as an independent utility company offering just great power deals. Since then Electric Kiwi has grown, and now offers mobile, power and broadband. And its dedication to great prices and customer service …
Posted by January 16th 2025
How much are you paying for power in your home? Is it more than the average power bill in New Zealand? If it is, you could be paying too much for your power. Canstar Blue …
Posted by January 10th 2025
We all rely on electricity in our day-to-day lives. And whether you are watching TV, running a heat pump, or putting on a load of washing – you’re adding to your power bill. The overall cost …
Posted by January 9th 2025
Apple Maps is the co-pilot for many iPhone users looking to find their way to a destination. However, if you use the app to navigate and retrieve live traffic updates, the data consumed in the …
Posted by January 9th 2025
Given Uber boasts plenty of features and live-tracking capabilities, it stands to reason that your Uber ride could eat into your phone plan’s data allowance. So, how much data does Uber use? Canstar Blue explores …