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.


Fresh fruit, meat and vegetables

How to Save Money on Groceries

Posted by May 31st 2022

Author: Michael Lund Want to save money on groceries? Canstar has some great tips to provide relief at the check-out: How to Save Money on Groceries 1. Make a weekly meal plan One of the best ways to save …


Solar Power Is it Worth it

Solar Power: Is it Worth it?

Posted by May 11th 2022

In recent years, solar power has become a popular option for households looking for ways to cut their power bills. The country's solar generation capacity grew 36% from 2014 to 2019, driven largely by residential …


How to give your iPhone a Performance Boost

Posted by May 6th 2022

If your once shiny new iPhone has begun to show signs of slowing down with age, there are a steps you can take to give it a fresh lease of life. Before splashing out on …


Harrisons Curtains & Blinds: Best in Home Furnishings

Posted by April 13th 2022

How you style your home and your choice of home furnishings has an important part to play in transforming your house into a family home. Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings are little extras that can …


Simple Guide to Finding the Cheapest Power Deals

Posted by August 18th 2022

At Canstar Blue, our mission is to help consumers discover the best deals. But sniffing out the cheapest power deals can seem complicated. To start with there are so many different power companies: 14 in …


Can I Install My Own Lights Fixtures and Switches?

Posted by April 1st 2022

If you’re planning a home renovation, and want to install a light fixture or replace an old dirty switch, you might assume that it has to be the job of a professional. But not so fast. If …


Skinny NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Deal

Posted by March 25th 2022

Unlimited broadband at 300mbps/100mbps for $52 per month. Yep, you read that correctly: $52 per month! No frills internet provider Skinny's new deal really is that cheap. But is it a good deal, and is it …


2degrees Launches Electricity

Tabbed Table Test

Posted by September 12th 2023

The following table shows a selection of sponsored electricity providers on Canstar Blue’s database with links to referral partners. Sponsored Products Take Back Power No fixed term contracts or exit fees Choice of two plans: Flat: A simple flat-rate …


2degrees the Best Small Business Telco

Posted by October 4th 2021

In our homes, the internet going down is an inconvenience. The moment connectivity is lost, you'll hear shrieks from discombobulated family members, as they can no longer stream, game, chat or surf the net. But, for …


iPad Pro and Keyboard

Laptop + Tablet: the Best 2-in-1 Computers

Posted by August 3rd 2021

Ideally laptop-tablet, 2-in-1 devices bring together the best of both worlds, allowing you to smoothly switch between touchscreen and keyboard mode. One minute you're firing off an email, the next you're relaxing with Netflix. These relatively …