We got you covered with this quarter's compilation of the best Power and Broadband deals in NZ.
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Energy Basic Plan
Genesis Energy is currently offering the lowest rates with a fixed 12-month contract. You can pay conveniently with auto-pay using your Direct Debit or Credit Card and keep track of your monthly bills with eBilling.
*If you're on a fixed-term plan, please note that there's a $150 exit fee.
Energy Plus Plan
This plan is great if you're not ready to commit to a contract yet, or you're planning to move to a different place. With Energy Plus Plan, you can choose between 12 month fixed-term or flexible terms. Aside from that, you'll get to decide how you can pay and get your bills.
Bonus:
Under this plan, you have the chance to get Genesis Discounts at up to a 6% discount or get a $100 joining credit when on a 12 month fixed-term.
*A $150 (per fuel type) exit fee applies to fixed-term plans.
Get $200 welcome credit on your first power bill* when you switch to Meridian and commit to a long-term plan.
Bonus:
Get a chance to access Meridian's partner discounts as a new customer, such as a 15% off on any ecostore branded products when you buy from their website or a 10% discount when you purchase a UBCO 2x2 electric bike from a UBCO dealer.
Stay Ahead 200 Plan
Aside from the Kiwi and Loyal Kiwi Plans, you can choose the Stay Ahead Plan, where you will be rewarded each time you top up your account with $200. Plus, you'll get an extra $20 of credit on your next bill!
Everyday Bonus Fixed
Get $150 off your first bill when you sign up to this plan! On top of that, you'll get 2% off on your monthly energy charges. This plan also guarantees a fixed rate until April 30, 2023!
Broadband Bundle Online Deal
If you're thinking of getting a broadband plan as well, you might want to consider their current online deal, Broadband Bundle. From just $59.99 per month, you can bundle Broadband, Power, and Gas with no fixed term and break fees!
Bonus:
Join Contact Energy and get an extra $100 discount*! Just simply apply the promo code "APPLY100THANKS".
*Not applicable to Everyday Bonus Fixed and limited-time offers.
$300 Credit
Enjoy a bonus credit of $300 when you choose Mercury for your electricity and gas for two years! The credit will be applied to your account within 55 days. You'll also get fixed rates if you're a non-Mercury residential customer.
$200 Credit
Get a bonus credit of $200 when you choose Mercury for your electricity for two years! The credit will be applied to your account within 55 days. You'll also get fixed rates if you're a non-Mercury residential customer.
$125 Credit
Get $125 credit when you choose Mercury for your electricity and gas for a year! The credit will be applied to your account within 55 days. You'll also get fixed rates if you're a non-Mercury residential customer.
$75 Credit
Get $75 credit when you choose Mercury for your electricity for a year! The credit will be applied to your account within 55 days. You'll also get fixed rates if you're a non-Mercury residential customer.
Bonus:
Get rewarded when you join Mercury. As their customer, you can get free power days, earn Airpoints Dollars™ each time you pay your bills or complete challenges on their app, and earn more. They also have e-scooter deals, and e-bike offers exclusive to Mercury customers!
$150 free power
Switch to Powershop and get $150 free power that you can spread over your first 12 months. You will also get Guaranteed Savings in your first, which means Powershop will be comparing your bills from your previous power company to your bill from them to make sure that you're paying less! If proven that you're paying more with Powershop, they will add credit to your account.
Flash Sale Special: 1Gps Home Broadband Bundle (24 months)
Avail MyRepublic's most popular bundle at an even better price! Enjoy 1Gbps broadband and a TP-Link EC330 router (worth $199) at $39.99 per month.
Flash Sale Special: No Frills GAMER 1Gbps Broadband (24 months)
Perfect for gamers and enthusiasts! Sign up for MyRepublic's No Frills Gamer plan (1Gpbs) and get custom routing for ultra-low latency at $49.99 per month.
Smart Home Broadband Bundle (24 months)
Start your smart home journey with this bundle! Get a TP-Link Tapo Smart Home WiFi camera, 2 TP-Link Tapo P100 Mini Smart WiFi Socket, a TP-Link EC330 router, and 1Gbps broadband for only $45.99 per month!
Unlimited Plan
Avail any of 2degrees' unlimited broadband plans and get $100 joining credit if you join for 12 months or more. Plus you'll get to play your favorite games and enjoy your favorite movies and series with Amazon Prime Video and Prime Gaming for a year, all for free!
Bonus:
2degrees is currently in partnership with SuperGold to give their customers exclusive discounts! Get a monthly $5 discount off selected 2degrees residential Broadband plans.
Free Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Get a chance to get a Samsung Galaxy WiFi tablet when you switch to Slingshot and avail their 24-month Unlimited broadband plan (from $84.95/month)!
Free Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1"
If you're looking or planning to change your broadband and power provider, bundle broadband and power (from $84.95/month plus power charges) with Slingshot and score a Samsung Galaxy WiFi tablet plus a 0% bundle discount
Spark Flexible Broadband
If you're new to Spark Broadband, you can avail their Spark Flexible Broadband and get a $150 Spark in-store voucher, which you can redeem at Spark stores!
Spark terms and eligibility apply. The voucher will expire on October 18, 2021.
Wireless Broadband
Save at up to $240 a year! Avail Wireless Broadband and get a chance to score $20 monthly throughout your plan.
Valid for new customers only. The offer is until April 30, 2021.
Unlimited Broadband Plan + SuperWiFi
Join Vodafone's Unlimited Broadband and get SuperWifi plus a $10 discount per month! SuperWifi allows you to have wall-to-wall WiFi through WiFi and Wifi6 technology, so you don't have to worry about losing or getting a bad connection wherever you are in your home.
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