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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.  …

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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 …

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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 …