Canstar Blue - Latest News [Page 2]
Save money by knowing how to read your power bill
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 9:43 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 22 May 2018. As we get ready for the colder winter months, over one third of us are already worrying about how much our next power bill will be. More >>
Baby Boomers take the lead in war on plastic bags
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 9:39 am | Canstar Blue
New research reveals baby boomers up to 50% more likely to take own bags when they shop. More >>
Kiwis think streaming services offer value for money
Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 8:48 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, Date. 21 March 2018. Streaming may be the ‘new kid on the block’ when it comes to how we watch TV but Kiwis can’t get enough of it. More >>
Insurance a tough call when it comes to rental cars
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 9:39 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, Date. 15 March 2018. Less than two in five Kiwis pay for additional insurance offered by car rental companies. Canstar Blue looks at what the insurance covers you for and if it’s worth it? More >>
Five tips for house-price negotiations
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 8:43 am | Canstar Blue
As the latest figures show rents on the rise and property prices coming off the boil, could now be the time more people are looking to get a leg on the property ladder? Canstar looks at ways to make sure you get the deal that’s right for you. More >>
Soup season is just around the corner
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 8:41 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 7 March 2018. As summer draws to a close, soup season is just around the corner. But as Kiwis prepare to eat their way through more than 7.8 tonnes of the stuff, Canstar Blue asks consumers what they like about their consommé. More >>
Kiwis urged to claim their bit of $1.6billion tax refund
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 8:33 am | Canstar Blue
Kiwis urged to claim their bit of $1.6billion tax refund Auckland, 28 February 2018. With only a few weeks to go until the end of the tax year, Kiwis are being urged to think about the amount of tax they’ve paid and how to get some of it back. The ... More >>
Don’t put your sight out of mind
Monday, 12 February 2018, 8:40 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 12 February 2018. Over 70 percent of over 40’s in New Zealand don’t have regular eye tests and it could be causing them long-term problems. More >>
Baths Sink as Kiwis Prefer to Shower
Friday, 26 January 2018, 9:04 am | Canstar Blue
Baths Sink as Kiwis Prefer to Shower Auckland, 26 January 2018. It’s the debate that’s been raging for years, which one is best, bath or shower? But it looks like Kiwis might finally be making up their minds. The latest survey of over 2,000 people ... More >>
No More GST on Fresh Produce say Kiwis
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 10:06 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 22 January 2018 - Global and national studies have shown that New Zealand has a weight problem with almost one in three of our adult population classified as obese. However, research released by Canstar Blue shows New Zealanders want to ... More >>
Kiwis and Protein Shakes
Thursday, 18 January 2018, 11:04 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 18 January 2018. A recent report to come out of the USA has predicted that the global protein shake business is set to be worth a staggering (USD) $7.5billion by 2020. And, as their popularity also increases here in New Zealand, how much do ... More >>
OPPO Smartphone Takes Top Spot for Customer Satisfaction
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 10:10 am | Canstar Blue
20 December 2017 - Smartphone maker, OPPO has been awarded this year’s Canstar Blue Award for “most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones” in Australia, capping of a year of tremendous growth for the brand. More >>
Top Tips to Pump up Your Fuel Economy
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 8:21 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 13 December 2017. With worries of a Christmas fuel shortage, and petrol prices on the rise (spending at the pumps is already pushing $689m [1] ), Canstar Blue looks at ways to get the best from your tank of fuel. More >>
Number Of Buyers Waiting for 'The Crash' Drops
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 10:04 am | Canstar Blue
Latest Canstar Blue research of 1,104 Kiwis shows only 4% of buyers holding out for ‘the crash’ More >>
Get your home winter ready while the sun shines
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 8:23 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 28 September 2017. Just as the clocks spring forward, the last thing you want to think about are cold winter nights. But using the summer days to get your house ‘winter ready’ can mean your home is warmer and power bills lower when ... More >>
Kiwis – Don’t Get Caught Short on Your Data Caps
Friday, 22 September 2017, 9:38 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 22 September 2017 - As faster, better quality broadband connections are being rolled out across the country, and our appetite for streaming increases, Kiwis are being warned not to get caught short on their data limits. More >>
Majority of Kiwis Think New Zealand Wages Are Too Low
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 9:04 am | Canstar Blue
Latest survey from Canstar reveals 65% of Kiwis think that NZ wages compare poorly to other countries. More >>
Are Kiwis taking Skin Cancer seriously?
Friday, 25 August 2017, 12:25 pm | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 25 August 2017. New survey reveals Kiwi attitudes slip when it comes to slopping on the sunscreen. The latest Canstar Blue survey of 1,589 New Zealanders has revealed that over 40% of Kiwis still go out in the sun without sunscreen. In ... More >>
Easy ways to save on your power bill
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 8:56 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 9 August 2017. As Kiwis wait for what are traditionally the highest power bills of the year, what simple steps can we take to keep costs down? More >>
STOP PRESS….Stop Rinsing
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:22 am | Canstar Blue
Auckland, 2 August 2017. Nearly three quarters of New Zealanders are doing it wrong when it comes to washing dishes! Technological advancements in dishwashers and dishwashing detergent mean that to get the best results from our machines, we should not rinse ... More >>