Gavin Male stories
New Zealand 128th in global broadband cost rankings
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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New Zealand ranks 128th in global broadband cost, averaging NZD$82 monthly, raising concerns about Kiwis' internet expenses compared to global prices.
Kiwi households miss out on savings by ignoring broadband switch
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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telco
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broadband
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recession
Despite financial struggles, only 20% of Kiwi households plan to switch broadband providers this year, overlooking potential savings of over $360.
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
NZ Compare Awards celebrates New Zealand service sectors
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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NZ Compare Awards 2023 honours service sector leaders, spotlighting exceptional broadband, mobile and energy offerings.
New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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fibre
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telco
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broadband
Consumers who remain loyal to their existing broadband providers are paying significantly higher prices compared to those who regularly switch.
NZ Compare calls foul of EA deal with Powerswitch
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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power / energy
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electricity
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consumer nz
The Electricity Authority for extending a $2.8m taxpayer-funded contract with Powerswitch, despite criticism of its failure to reduce consumer power prices.
PriceMe.co.nz gets new design ahead of overseas expansion plans
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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priceme
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retailers
PriceMe.co.nz has undergone a facelift to help Kiwis make a fully informed choice when it comes to their online retail purchases.
Best broadband, mobile and energy providers of 2022 revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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awards
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telco
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mobile plan
Close to 300 senior-level professionals from across New Zealand’s telecommunication and energy sectors came together for the NZ Compare Awards 2022.
Best New Zealand broadband providers of 2021 revealed
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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broadband
The best New Zealand broadband and energy providers of 2021 have been revealed at this week's NZ Compare Awards.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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retailers
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.