Monthly Archives: January 2019

Goody Card Loyalty Program Guide

Goody Card is a discount and loyalty app that is unique to New Zealand.  The Goody program is for residents, not tourists, and it can provide actual savings.  There are businesses throughout New Zealand that participate with Goody Card, but the majority are in major cities.  Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch, and Hamilton are the only cities with over 40 offers.  …

New Zealand Discount Programs

New Zealand Discount Websites Compared

New Zealand has a multitude of deal and discount websites. There are two main types of discount sites in New Zealand.  Groupon style websites and discount cards/books/passes that cost money.   I have ranked the top seven Groupon style/booking websites and listed the discount cards/books available.  Many of the discount websites are geared towards tourist areas and large cities.  If you …

Moving to New Zealand

Moving to New Zealand is a challenge, and an adventure rolled into one “I am moving to New Zealand,” rolls off the tongue very easily, but it takes work actually to emigrate to New Zealand. Visas You cannot move to New Zealand without a visa.  Figuring out what visa you are going to apply for will determine how much planning you need …

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New Zealand Supermarkets Explained

The best New Zealand supermarket is usually the most convenient one. New Zealand supermarkets are comprised of three main chains, Countdown(~150 stores), New World Market (~140 stores), and Pak’nSave (~60 stores), along with several small chains.  The five largest supermarkets in New Zealand are run by two companies, Foodstuffs, and Woolworths NZ. There is a price difference among the different chains …