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Esme61 Dec 5th 2017 5:45 pm

Utilities etc
 
We have just purchased a house in New Plymouth, fibre broadband available- where do I start? Any suggestions who to go to for electric/Internet/insurance. Thanks

simonsi Dec 5th 2017 6:26 pm

Re: Utilities etc
 
Assuming you were renting before why not just stay with the same companies you have a history with?

Esme61 Dec 5th 2017 7:00 pm

Re: Utilities etc
 

Originally Posted by simonsi (Post 12394471)
Assuming you were renting before why not just stay with the same companies you have a history with?

No we are staying with our daughter who is “rural”

Fasouri Dec 6th 2017 10:32 pm

Re: Utilities etc
 
Spark/Telecom Internet & phone, Energy online power, insurance your choice.

janiejones Dec 8th 2017 7:35 am

Re: Utilities etc
 
This has got a comparison of broadband providers: https://www.broadbandcompare.co.nz/

We're with 2degrees, haven't had any issues.

A Rush And A Push Dec 8th 2017 7:41 am

Re: Utilities etc
 
https://www.powerswitch.org.nz
will compare all the electricity companies for you

jmh Dec 11th 2017 1:02 am

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I've just signed up with Electric Kiwi who give one hour free a day (off peak).

If you want to sign up click on this link and we'll both get $50 off:thumbsup:.

https://www.electrickiwi.co.nz/go/re...8xeJfB2w%3D%3D

Timmy Chch Dec 11th 2017 4:37 pm

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Yeah, love the 'hour of power' you get with electric kiwi. If you set your hour to say 9-10pm at night And remember to set your big things like dishwasher, washing machine etc then its awesome. It's a great small, new kiwi company giving the big boys a big nose bleed nicking their marketshare

escapedtonz Dec 13th 2017 7:55 pm

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Can't get Electric Kiwi where I am. Been with Genesis for all the time we've been in NZ so did a comparison thing and it came up with Mercury and Powershop beating Genesis by over $500 per year and since Powershop have a cash offer at sign up I've switched to them.
Only time will tell if it's cheaper :thumbsup:


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