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Canstar Reveals NZ’s Best Car Insurance
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 6:01 pm | Canstar
Congratulations to State, for winning our prestigious Insurer of the Year | Car Insurance Award. Our research team noted that over the past 12 months the broader car insurance market saw premiums increase around 14%. More >>
For The Fourth Year In A Row, 2degrees Wins Canstar Blue’s SmallBusiness Telco Award
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:22 pm | Canstar
The Award is based on a survey of 694 Kiwi small business owners, who rated their telco providers across categories including Overall Satisfaction, Customer Service and Value for Money. More >>
Canstar’s Small Business Survey: Xero Leads The Field As Small Business Confidence Grows
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:46 am | Canstar
It’s been a tough few years for New Zealand’s small businesses, but Canstar Blue’s latest Small Business Survey reveals green shoots of growth across the motu, and that Xero’s customers are leading the field with heightened levels of business ... More >>
Heartland Bank Wins Canstar’s Bank Of The Year Savings Award 2024
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 10:14 am | Canstar
This is the seventh year in a row that Heartland Bank has won Canstar’s top savings award and, once again, Canstar’s research team noted the bank’s impressive suite of savings accounts and term deposits products, its competitive rates and market-leading ... More >>
Tower Wins Canstar’s Home & Contents Insurer Of The Year Award
Monday, 20 May 2024, 9:33 am | Canstar
Our expert research panel noted the outstanding value offered by Tower’s insurance products, especially its Standard and Plus policy options, which feature comprehensive insurance cover at affordable prices. More >>
TSB Scoops Major Credit Cards Award, Again!
Friday, 29 March 2024, 5:01 am | Canstar
28 March 2024 . Canstar is today proud to announce the winner of its Bank of the Year, Credit Cards Award. For the second consecutive year, the winner is TSB. The bank is also the winner of two Outstanding Value Awards, for its Low Rate Mastercard ... More >>
Canstar Announces New CEO
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 9:11 am | Canstar
Monday, 29 January 2024 - Canstar Group is today announcing the appointment of Mark Gracey as Managing Director and Group CEO, following the retirement at the end of February of long-serving Managing Director and Group CEO, Andrew Spicer. Mark brings ... More >>
Revealed: Outstanding Value Personal And Car Loan Providers
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:32 am | Canstar
December 14, 2023: ’Tis the season to be jolly - and to ensure your debt stays under control! Christmas and summer holidays mean spending up large. There are a number of financial options to tide you through, including loans. But personal and ... More >>
Kiwis Dive Back Into Travel, Look For High-value Insurance
Thursday, 23 November 2023, 2:54 pm | Canstar
International travel is bouncing back, with a 70% jump in Kiwis going on holiday through September, according to the most recent statistics. And travel insurance is in hot demand, as cash-conscious Kiwis look for value and peace of mind ... More >>
Canstar Reveals Everyday Business Awards As Sentiment Ticks Up
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 11:16 am | Canstar
As New Zealand’s business sector faces down challenges including high inflation and skills shortages, Canstar is proud to announce the winners of its Bank of the Year, Business Bank Accounts and Bank of the Year, Business Credit Cards. Canstar’s ... More >>
Canstar Reveals New Zealand’s Small Business Bank Of The Year
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:10 pm | Canstar
New Zealand’s small business owners are resilient and largely optimistic about the future, despite the numerous challenges they have faced in recent years. A supportive banking partner is key to making these hard times a little bit easier. Today, Canstar ... More >>
ASB Sweeps Top Win On Back Of Online Budgeting Tools
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 11:04 am | Canstar
September 26 2023. ASB’s online budgeting tools, supporting Kiwis through the cost-of-living crisis, have helped propel it to the top of the Digital Banking award rankings for the second year in a row. ASB’s win of Digital Banking Bank of the ... More >>
Leading KiwiSaver Provider Wants To See Scheme Improvements
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 2:12 pm | Canstar
One of the country’s leading KiwiSaver managers is calling for improvements to the $94 billion scheme, saying the current setup won’t support Kiwis’ retirement aspirations. There are 3.25 million New Zealanders in KiwiSaver, with many contributing ... More >>
2degrees Again Scoops Small Business Telco Award With Sweep Of 5 Stars
Monday, 18 September 2023, 11:31 am | Canstar
September 18 2023. New Zealand small business owners have again crowned 2degrees their favourite telecommunications provider, awarding it a clean sweep of 5 Stars across all Drivers of Satisfaction. For the third year running, 2degrees have scooped ... More >>
Small Business Survey: Optimism Ticks Up Even As Revenues Lag
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:46 am | Canstar
September 7 2023. Over half New Zealand’s small business owners say they are optimistic about the future, despite less than half reporting revenue increases over the last year, according to the latest Canstar Small Business survey. The survey of more than ... More >>
Kiwis Look To Lower Emissions Footprints As Travel Returns
Monday, 26 June 2023, 11:42 am | Canstar
A third of Kiwis say they would hire a hybrid car for environmental reasons, while one in five would take public transport if it was available. Canstar’s new research into New Zealanders’ favourite hire cars reveals how interest in environmental ... More >>
Climate Change Puts Insurance In The Spotlight; Which Insurer Is Best?
Monday, 22 May 2023, 11:49 am | Canstar
Mitigating risk to your home and property has never been more important – with thousands of homeowners still picking up the pieces after the devastating impacts of the North Island floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. As the link between your home insurance ... More >>
Innovation Awards Celebrate Wins For Kiwis’ Financial Lives
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 2:43 pm | Canstar
This year’s winners of Canstar’s Innovation Excellence Awards have a common thread: An intense focus on improving New Zealanders’ financial lives. Canstar’s annual awards celebrate the very best in innovation across financial and household ... More >>
Kiwis Face Budget Crunch, Negotiate Deals With Their Banks
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 10:44 am | Canstar
April 18, 2023: Kiwis are actively negotiating with their banks as they find ways to manage their finances amid the cost-of-living crisis. New research from Canstar shows that nearly one in five mortgage holders negotiated with their home loan provider ... More >>
Consumer Pulse: Kiwis Tighten Spend As They Face Financial Stress
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 1:11 pm | Canstar
Today Canstar is proud to release its second Consumer Pulse report, which delves into the financial worries, hopes and dreams of more than 20,000 New Zealanders over the past two years. The report, released annually, tracks Kiwis’ finances and reveals ... More >>