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First home buyer award: What a difference a decade makes
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:24 pm | Canstar
The average mortgage repayment on a median property in New Zealand has increased 97% over the past decade Inflation over the same period of time has been just 28.5% More >>
Smart shoppers could save big on bank fees
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 11:46 am | Canstar
CANSTAR releases deposit accounts star ratings report today, researching 83 deposit accounts across 14 institutions. More >>
Canstar Annual Online Banking Award Announced
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 3:16 pm | Canstar
According to data released by Statistics New Zealand last week, approximately 2.05 million Kiwis use internet banking, up from 1.74 million in 2009. While younger generations are the most likely to transact online, internet banking is popular among all age ... More >>
ANZ wins major agri award
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 11:40 am | Canstar
ANZ wins major agri award CANSTAR releases annual agribusiness award today. In a recent speech the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, described New Zealand as a nation of over 4 million that feeds around 40 million. The primary sector accounts ... More >>
Being Mortgage-Savvy Could Save You Over $100,000
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:40 am | Canstar
CANSTAR releases annual home loan star ratings report today, assessing 147 home loans from 13 lenders. More >>
Affordability Issues? Let’s Hope Interest Rates Stay Low!
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:09 am | Canstar
If you’re a new homeowner with a large mortgage, you should perhaps be hoping that the economy doesn’t improve too much over the next few years … More >>
Stuff you need to know about a holiday essential!
Monday, 11 February 2013, 11:35 am | Canstar
We’re an adventurous lot; in the twelve months to December 2012, New Zealanders took a total of 2.17 million overseas trips. Australia is our most popular destination and the USA, the UK and Fiji also rank highly. Asian destinations are popular and ... More >>
Stuff you need to know about a holiday essential!
Monday, 11 February 2013, 11:02 am | Canstar
We’re an adventurous lot; in the twelve months to December 2012, New Zealanders took a total of 2.17 million overseas trips. Australia is our most popular destination and the USA, the UK and Fiji also rank highly. Asian destinations are popular and ... More >>
A Peek into Broadband Habits
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 10:26 am | Canstar
Auckland 07 February 2013 – A new survey of broadband account holders shows some interesting insights including: More >>
TV Watchers, Ad Dodgers
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 12:46 pm | Canstar
Survey looks at television viewing, ownership and purchasing habits Auckland, 4 October 2012 – As the digital TV switchover begins rolling out, a new survey highlights trends in television use, ownership and viewing habits. • 77% avoid watching advertisements ... More >>
Power Bill Anxiety a Factor for Young Kiwis
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 1:41 pm | Canstar
Power Bill Anxiety a Factor for Young Kiwis Survey Shows Homes Warmer/Drier With Heat Pumps and Residents Healthier Auckland, 20 September 2012 – Drier homes and improved health are some of the findings of a new Canstar Blue survey examining consumer ... More >>
Kiwi Men Shun Sunscreen
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 12:35 pm | Canstar
More men die of skin cancer each year, sun protection message not getting through Auckland, 6 September 2012 - Despite New Zealand having the highest melanoma incidence rate in the world[1], new research shows that only 8% of Kiwi men wear sunscreen ... More >>
Plug the leak in business banking fees
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 9:37 am | Canstar
Tough economic times mean that small business need to pay closer attention to their costs and their cashflow. In this environment business owners cannot afford to ignore even small savings in their day to day running costs. The old adage 'take care of ... More >>
The Co-operative Bank’s customers elect four Directors
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 11:26 am | Canstar
Customers of The Co-operative Bank have elected four board members in the bank’s latest Director Elections. The four successful candidates: Steven Fyfe, Sam Robinson, Dianne Kidd and Brendon O’Donovan were announced at The Co-operative Bank’s Annual ... More >>
Gen Y’s Dishwasher Dilemma
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 11:09 am | Canstar
Gen Y’s Dishwasher Dilemma Bosch Outguns Competition in Consumer Dishwasher Survey Auckland, 28 June 2012 – Dishwashers might be standard kit in many kiwi kitchens, but a new survey shows many New Zealanders have only a basic understanding of how ... More >>
First home buyers urged to stick to savings goals
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 12:47 pm | Canstar
Kiwibank takes out CANSTAR First Home Buyer award for second time. New Zealanders aiming to buy their first home shouldn’t be discouraged by the negative sentiment surrounding the idea, as affordability has been an issue ever since the original ... More >>
Focus on Service Pays Off For Z
Friday, 15 June 2012, 12:22 pm | Canstar
Independent Survey Shows Kiwi Motorists Most Satisfied With Rebranded Fuel Retailer Auckland, 15 June 2012 – With petrol prices showing no sign of abating, a new Canstar Blue survey says that nearly 70% of kiwi motorists’ quality of life is being impacted ... More >>
Internet and social media brings banks and customers closer
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:30 am | Canstar
With customers embracing the internet and social media in ever-increasing numbers, independent researcher CANSTAR says smart banks are doing the same, making their products acessible on the go and around the clock. More >>
National Bank tops the field in best value savings accounts
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:34 pm | Canstar
With banks borrowing less money from overseas to finance their lending activity, they are turning to the local market to make up the shortfall. More >>
Upgrade your home, upgrade your home loan
Friday, 20 April 2012, 11:45 am | Canstar
Confidence is returning to the home loan market as the period of low interest rates looks set to continue and more prospective buyers are weighing up their real estate options. More >>