Bruce Pitchers

Bruce Pitchers began his career writing about pop culture, before spending a decade in sports journalism. More recently, he’s applied his writing and editing skills to the world of finance. Prior to Canstar, he freelanced for The Australian Financial Review and the NZ Financial Markets Authority.


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Best Endless Data Mobile Plans

Posted by December 17th 2024

Sure, unlimited talk and text is all well and good (if pretty standard), but these days data is the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or simply social-media scrolling, you …


NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Plans

Posted by December 6th 2024

If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.


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NZ’s Cheapest Phone Plans

Posted by March 20th 2025

Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 05/12/24 and don't include any limited-offer deals). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the …


2degrees: Rated NZ’s No.1 Business Telco

Posted by September 16th 2024

Canstar's latest research highlights the important role technology plays in running a small businesses in Aotearoa: 46% of firms say their main selling channel is online, up from 37% five years ago 21% of businesses …


Xero: Rated NZ’s No.1 Accounting Software

Posted by September 16th 2024

For the sixth year in a row, Xero's legions of loyal customers have rated it No.1 for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction, products, service and value. Canstar Blue's Accounting Software Award has been running since 2019. And …


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Cheapest Wireless Broadband Plans NZ

Posted by August 2nd 2024

Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers like wireless broadband technology because they don't have to pay to deliver their services over the fibre networks, which belong to other companies. And …


What is Electric Kiwi Broadband and is it a Great Deal?

Posted by August 14th 2024

Electric Kiwi broadband: What's on offer? No frills Just like Electric Kiwi's power deals, its broadband offerings are no-frills products. It only offers unlimited broadband over existing fibre connections. This means, no landlines or other perks, such …


What is Rocket Mobile?

Posted by July 2nd 2024

What is Rocket Mobile? Rocket Mobile is a mobile-phone provider that offers a unique range of prepaid unlimited data plans that use One NZ's mobile network: Plan Data/Speed Talk/Text Hotspotting Cost (monthly) Rocket Starter Unlimited: at 2Mbps Unlimited NZ/OZ 10GB $30 Rocket Unlimited: at 10Mbps Unlimited NZ/OZ 20GB $40 Rocket Plus Unlimited: at …


Power Factor: What is it and How to Calculate it

Posted by June 21st 2024

Ensuring your business’ electrical equipment has a good power factor will reduce your energy consumption and help prevent electrical damage. This article explains everything you need to know about power factor and power factor correction. What …


Solar roof tiles NZ: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 6th 2024

Rooftop solar panels aren’t a great fit for every property. Some roofs can’t support their bulky design, or are positioned in a way that means they can’t be used. Other buildings can’t have solar panels …