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Got bank, in pocket
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 11:12 am | Canstar
Some of us can remember a time when the only way of interacting with a bank was to pick up the phone or visit a branch. Many of today’s banking customers have their bank with them 24/7; most are just a click or a swipe away from a transaction, a ... More >>
Banking innovations continue to impress
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 12:45 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR announces Innovation Excellence award winners for 2015 Shiny new products and services, as well as vastly improved existing ones, underpin clever innovations in the New Zealand banking system. This, in turn, translates to user-friendly convenience ... More >>
Do Mobile Phones Have a New Calling?
Friday, 27 March 2015, 2:30 pm | Canstar
50% of Gen Ys say that data is more important than call minutes or texts More >>
Cash rate cut or not, many borrowers can do better
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 2:07 pm | Canstar
The RBNZ left the official cash rate on hold this month – but the real message for home loan borrowers is to give themselves their own rate cut by shopping around. More >>
Kiwis Go Out of Their Way For a Good Coffee
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 9:47 am | Canstar
Auckland 03 March 2015 – A new survey by consumer satisfaction company Canstar Blue has shown that Kiwis are fairly dedicated to getting the best coffee possible with 52% going out of their way for a good cup of Joe. More >>
Term deposits: Kiwibank offers outstanding value
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 12:29 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases its 2015 Term Deposit Award report today, researching and rating nine banks to determine which offer outstanding value for consumers through their suite of term deposits. More >>
Kiwis Anxious Without Internet
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 10:53 am | Canstar
Auckland 19 February 2015 - A new survey by Canstar Blue reveals that 41% of New Zealanders feel stressed when they don’t have access to the internet. More >>
Kiwis Cautious About Car Hire
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 2:10 pm | Canstar
Auckland 12 February 2015 – A new survey looking into New Zealanders’ car rental habits, by Canstar Blue has shown that Kiwis are a savvy bunch when it comes to hiring a car. More >>
Survey Lifts the Bonnet on NZ Car Insurance
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 1:27 pm | Canstar
Auckland, 15 January 2015 – A Canstar Blue survey lifts the bonnet on New Zealanders’ car insurance habits, sending a clear message from people across the country that uninsured drivers and vehicles have no place on New Zealand roads. More >>
Save big bucks by repaying loans early
Monday, 24 November 2014, 2:02 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases personal loan star ratings report, researching 19 products from 9 providers to determine those which offer outstanding value for consumers. More >>
Sports Footwear Stores Fighting the Online Battle
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 11:35 am | Canstar
A new survey into sports footwear retailers by consumer satisfaction company, Canstar Blue has shown that the majority of kiwis (88%) prefer to buy their sports footwear from a physical store, with three quarters stating that they like the specialised ... More >>
Online Shopping a Popular Kiwi Pastime
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 2:21 pm | Canstar
Auckland, 21 October 2014 - More than a third of New Zealanders spend more money shopping online than they do on a shopping trip to the store according to a new, nationwide survey by Canstar Blue. More >>
Date Night at Maccas Fine with Aucklanders
Monday, 15 September 2014, 11:03 am | Canstar
Gen Ys most likely to eat takeaway from a fast food outlet more than once a week More >>
KiwiSaver fees up, despite new disclosure regulations
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 12:30 pm | Canstar
Embargoed until 1am, 10 September 2014 KiwiSaver fees up, despite new disclosure regulations CANSTAR researches 130 funds from 27 providers to determine outstanding value for workers. Since the commencement of KiwiSaver in 2007, an impressive 2.35 ... More >>
EBT Or Savings: NZ Business
Saturday, 30 August 2014, 11:48 am | Canstar
Each year CANSTAR researches both the deposit and credit card products available for New Zealand businesses and rates those products from one to five stars in accordance with the value that the product represents for business owners. The good news is ... More >>
Dishwashers: Bosch Tops the Field to Claim Three in a Row
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:40 pm | Canstar
More than three quarters of women believe they are the best at loading the dishwasher More >>
Tyre Purchasers Prepared to Contribute Towards Disposal Cost
Monday, 4 August 2014, 11:38 am | Canstar
A new survey shows that more than half of car tyre purchasers would be prepared to pay a levy to assist in the environmentally friendly disposal of tyres. With almost four million car tyres reaching the end of their lives every year, safe and sustainable ... More >>
Great value to be found in everyday banking
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 2:03 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases B est Value Everyday Banking New Zealand award today, collating research of 36 credit cards, 51 deposit accounts and a range of institutional factors across 10 institutions. More >>
Fees and rates: savvy shoppers can get bang for their buck
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 2:59 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases its 2014 deposit accounts star ratings report today, researching and rating 59 products from 12 institutions across six transaction profiles to determine which deposit accounts offer outstanding value for consumers More >>
Insights into Kiwis’ gym behaviours
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 1:48 pm | Canstar
Auckland, 23 July 2014 - A new survey by Canstar Blue has shown that nearly ninety per cent of Kiwi gym-goers engage in regular exercise as part of their commitment to a healthy lifestyle. More >>