Switching up your internet provider could save you hundreds.

NZ Compare has found that households could save up to $360 a year by changing their broadband providers.

While the cost of living has six in ten people struggling with household finances, the study found that only two in ten would consider switching providers.

Gavin Male, CEO of NZ Compare, told Mike Hosking that it’s often due to apathy or a perceived complexity.

Broadband is often tied to other services, he said, so customers —rightly or wrongly— think that it’s complex to get out of.

Male said that while the convenience of the bundles is lovely, the savings aren’t necessarily as good as they look.

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Switching up your internet provider could save you hundreds. 
NZ Compare has found that households could save up to $360 a year by changing their broadband providers. 
While the cost of living has six in ten people struggling with household finances, the study found that only two in ten would consider switching providers. 
Gavin Male, CEO of NZ Compare, told Mike Hosking that it’s often due to apathy or a perceived complexity. 
Broadband is often tied to other services, he said, so customers —rightly or wrongly— think that it’s complex to get out of. 
Male said that while the convenience of the bundles is lovely, the savings aren’t necessarily as good as they look. 
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Gavin Male: CEO of NZ Compare on how households could save hundreds by switching broadband providers

The former Covid Response Minister admits some pandemic decisions were mishandled. 

The second phase of the Covid inquiry has found New Zealand’s overall response was effective, but the Government went too far with some restrictions and moved too slowly in some areas. 

It's recommending new pandemic legislation before future outbreaks and stronger financial reporting. 

Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking he recognises his mistakes, in hindsight. 

He says he'd would've made decisions about the Auckland lockdown and the roll-out of RAT testing differently. 

But he’s defending their Covid spending, saying the inquiry raises questions about what was included as ‘Covid spending’.  

Hipkins told Hosking that the category was too broad, and could’ve been broken down. 

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The former Covid Response Minister admits some pandemic decisions were mishandled.&nbsp;
The second phase of the Covid inquiry has found New Zealand’s overall response was effective, but the Government went too far with some restrictions and moved too slowly in some areas.&nbsp;
It's recommending new pandemic legislation before future outbreaks and stronger financial reporting.&nbsp;
Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking he recognises his mistakes, in hindsight.&nbsp;
He says he'd would've made decisions about the Auckland lockdown and the roll-out of RAT testing differently.&nbsp;
But he’s defending their Covid spending, saying the inquiry raises questions about what was included as ‘Covid spending’. &nbsp;
Hipkins told Hosking that the category was too broad, and could’ve been broken down.&nbsp;
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the findings of the second phase of the Covid-19 Inquiry

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The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry.  

The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns including the length of Auckland's lockdown.  

Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift. 

He told Mike Hosking the report highlights that, as well as the Government’s overspending, causing many of the challenges New Zealand is facing today in terms of inflation and the economy. 

Brown says this report was needed, as the previous administration didn’t want to the hard questions to be answered, and the reality is that the lockdowns and their economic impact were significant for New Zealanders.  

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The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry. &nbsp;
The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns including the length of Auckland's lockdown. &nbsp;
Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking the report highlights that, as well as the Government’s overspending, causing many of the challenges New Zealand is facing today in terms of inflation and the economy.&nbsp;
Brown says this report was needed, as the previous administration didn’t want to the hard questions to be answered, and the reality is that the lockdowns and their economic impact were significant for New Zealanders. &nbsp;
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings of the final phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/7f66dff2-dc3c-47f0-8a57-b409013e25e8/transcript

Some people could be put off travel as surging jet fuel costs push up airfares. 

Air New Zealand's increasing its domestic fares by $10, its short-haul fares by $20, and its long-haul fares by $90. 

Air Chathams is raising its standard fare by $20. 

Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking while it's a little early to say what will happen, it's likely demand will drop. 

She says the increase in the price to travel, coupled with the challenge of travelling to certain places, could see people change their plans. 

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Some people could be put off travel as surging jet fuel costs push up airfares.&nbsp;
Air New Zealand's increasing its domestic fares by $10, its short-haul fares by $20, and its long-haul fares by $90.&nbsp;
Air Chathams is raising its standard fare by $20.&nbsp;
Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking while it's a little early to say what will happen, it's likely demand will drop.&nbsp;
She says the increase in the price to travel, coupled with the challenge of travelling to certain places, could see people change their plans.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives on the price of airfares increasing due to the surging cost of jet fuel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d38f90cb-48eb-4d02-9717-b4090137d3b6/transcript

Gavin Male: CEO of NZ Compare on how households could save hundreds by switching broadband providers

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