Insurance premiums fall but gap between cheapest and most expensive quotes widens
Tower Insurance announced a change of approach last year that saw 90% of customers paying less (an average…
Growth NZ energy plan proposes eight steps for cheaper, cleaner electricity
The former Meta executive is co-chair with Anna Kominik, a former Electricity Authority chairwoman. “The bills are high…
New Zealand beer excise: Why the beer tax is squeezing pubs – Dylan Firth
New Zealand is running the same experiment in reverse. The high relative cost of beer poured from a…
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers ‘head north’ to cheaper Shenzhen
Retail Border crossings surge as residents chase bargains, ‘superior’ service Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in…
New electricity pricing rules take effect, promising cheaper off-peak power
He said the changes would reward those households who supply power to the network from small-scale generation systems…
Labour proposes billion-dollar Govt underwrite to support community housing providers
“Every dollar saved on interest is a dollar that can go into building homes and supporting tenants,” Labour’s…
Golden Mile plan axed as Wellington councillors vote for cheaper ‘tin mile’ plan
Mayor Andrew Little said the central city is the economic engine and heart of the city, and its…
Why Billy, Powerswitch and ChatGPT differ on cheapest power deals
That raised an obvious question: if consumers are entering the same details, why don’t comparison tools agree? According…
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore warns council amalgamation will not mean cheaper rates
On May 5, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, who is also the Infrastructure Minister, and Local Government Minister…
Netflix launching cheaper ad-supported plan in NZ but with some catches
Basic (standard definition, one screen): $9.99/monthStandard (high definition, two screens): $12.99/monthPremium (4K, four screens): $15.99/month Today, those plans…
How can foreign butter (and veges) be cheaper than New Zealand-made?
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub said imported butter had been cheaper than export prices for the past two…
Tauranga City Council consults on cemetery fees as families seek cheaper cremations in Hamilton
To address this, the council has proposed to lower its cremation fees and increase burial charges by thousands…