Utilities etc
Dec 5th 2017, 5:45 pm
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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
Dec 5th 2017, 6:26 pm
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Re: Utilities etc
Assuming you were renting before why not just stay with the same companies you have a history with?
Dec 5th 2017, 7:00 pm
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Re: Utilities etc
Originally Posted by simonsi
Assuming you were renting before why not just stay with the same companies you have a history with?
Dec 6th 2017, 10:32 pm
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Re: Utilities etc
Spark/Telecom Internet & phone, Energy online power, insurance your choice.
Dec 8th 2017, 7:35 am
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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.
We're with 2degrees, haven't had any issues.
Dec 8th 2017, 7:41 am
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Re: Utilities etc
https://www.powerswitch.org.nz
will compare all the electricity companies for you
will compare all the electricity companies for you
Last edited by A Rush And A Push; Dec 8th 2017 at 7:43 am.
Dec 11th 2017, 1:02 am
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Re: Utilities etc
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
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https://www.electrickiwi.co.nz/go/re...8xeJfB2w%3D%3D
If you want to sign up click on this link and we'll both get $50 off
.https://www.electrickiwi.co.nz/go/re...8xeJfB2w%3D%3D
Dec 11th 2017, 4:37 pm
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Re: Utilities etc
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
Dec 13th 2017, 7:55 pm
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Re: Utilities etc
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
Only time will tell if it's cheaper
