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First home buyers facing price, repayment headwind
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 4:43 pm | Canstar
Getting a foot on the home ownership ladder can be challenging – particularly in the face of interest rate increases and speed limits on high loan-to-value ratio ( LVR ) mortgage lending. CANSTAR has analysed the increase in average home loan ... More >>
Robots Take Over – The Vacuuming
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 11:05 am | Canstar
Aucklanders are leading the charge towards automated vacuum cleaning according to a new survey from Canstar Blue. The nationwide survey of recent vacuum cleaner purchasers, showed that 1-in-4 Aucklanders bought automatic or robotic vacuum cleaners, says ... More >>
At-Home Espresso Machines Trump Café Coffee
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 11:28 am | Canstar
A new, nationwide survey of espresso machine owners, by Canstar Blue reveals that 60% of people prefer the coffee they make at home to that bought in a café. Having their own coffee machine has saved owners money on café coffees, says Derek Bonnar, ... More >>
Canstar announces Youth Banking and Education Award winner
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 3:21 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases annual Youth Banking Awards today, finding that savvy kids can set themselves up for life with a great $$ education. More >>
1 in 5 New Car Buyers Prioritise Technology over Safety
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 12:33 pm | Canstar
A nationwide survey by Canstar Blue has revealed that 20% of new car buyers prioritise technology over safety features. The importance of iPod connectivity, and other new technologies, ahead of safety is highest among Gen Ys and Aucklanders, with one in ... More >>
CANSTAR announces Innovation Excellence award winners
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 1:21 pm | Canstar
The proof that innovation is alive and well in the land of the long white cloud is right here, as CANSTAR announces the winners for this year’s Innovation Excellence Awards, showcasing those businesses in the financial sector that are leading the ... More >>
Canstar announces annual Agribusiness award winner
Friday, 9 May 2014, 1:16 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases annual agribusiness award today: ANZ is awarded Best Agribusiness Bank New Zealand for third year running. More >>
Survey: More NZers Have Emergency Supplies at the Ready
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 11:43 am | Canstar
The nationwide electricity retailers’ customer satisfaction survey showed nearly 60 per cent of Kiwis are prepared if the power was to go out for a long period of time, an increase of nearly 10 per cent on the year before[1]. More >>
1 in 4 Want to Improve Financial Literacy But Don’t Know How
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 1:04 pm | Canstar
1 in 4 Want to Improve Financial Literacy But Don’t Know Where to Go More >>
Borrowers could save more than $90,000 interest
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 3:45 pm | Canstar
After a three-year breather, the cash rate is finally on the rise again, with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announcing a 0.25% increase to 2.75% in March. Combined with last year’s high-LVR volume capping, loan conditions are becoming ... More >>
Women Lose in Laundry Stakes
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 12:21 pm | Canstar
A survey of washing machine owners shows the nation’s women are still shouldering the brunt of laundry duties, despite record numbers of women in the labour market. The Canstar Blue nationwide survey of 739 New Zealanders highlights the reality for ... More >>
Natural Gas and LPG Customers Urged to Compare Prices
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 5:32 pm | Canstar
A new survey examining customer behaviour of New Zealand natural gas and LPG users shows they could learn a lot from electricity consumers. More >>
2degrees Tops Mobile Phone Provider Customer Survey
Friday, 27 December 2013, 10:54 am | Canstar
The major telco providers were bested by low cost operator 2degrees in a new mobile phone provider customer satisfaction survey from Canstar Blue, released today. Also under the microscope were Kiwis’ mobile phone habits, which showed Gen Ys to have ... More >>
GEN Ys – Shoppers with a conscience
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 1:18 pm | Canstar
As shopping hours extend in the countdown to Christmas, a Canstar Blue survey, looking at our shopping habits shows a nation of increasingly savvy and sophisticated shoppers. More >>
Personal loans the best bet for consolidating debt
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 2:09 pm | Canstar
Like many consumers and governments around the world, New Zealanders have had a love affair with debt for quite some time. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) advises that in the twenty years to 2011, total housing and consumer loan debt increased ... More >>
Pre Existing Conditions Snare Health Insurance Customers
Monday, 11 November 2013, 2:17 pm | Canstar
Canstar Blue’s examination of customer satisfaction with health insurance providers shows that the majority of survey respondents place a high value on their policy. Derek Bonnar, General Manager Canstar New Zealand says that despite rising premiums, ... More >>
Kiwisavers urged to compare fees to save
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 2:19 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR researches 29 KiwiSaver schemes and 91 KiwiSaver funds to determine outstanding value providers. Since the commencement of KiwiSaver in 2007, an impressive 2.16 million New Zealanders have become KiwiSaver members. More >>
Best value New Zealand small business banking 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 11:48 am | Canstar
The entrepreneurial spirit in New Zealand is alive and well: according to Statistics New Zealand there are approximately 469,000 businesses in New Zealand, 97% of which are small businesses. While 69% of those businesses do not engage any employees, ... More >>
Small market but great value for business accounts
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 3:52 pm | Canstar
In terms of the number of financial products offered to business clients, the New Zealand market is comparatively small but CANSTAR research finds that when it comes to deposit accounts, size is no impediment to great value. More >>
Great value to be found in everyday banking
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 12:04 pm | Canstar
CANSTAR releases their best value everyday banking New Zealand award today, collating research of 51 credit cards and 35 transaction accounts across 13 institutions. Technological progress continues to change the way that New Zealanders access and transact with ... More >>
