Bond & Bond 20% off Whiteware until Sunday

Bond & Bond have sale on selected whiteware until Sunday 20% off.

If you're looking for new fridge, washing machine etc, now maybe the time to do it!

Free Movie today if bring donate a can of food to charity!

Today is 15th Annual Wattie's Cans Film Festival

What this means is Sky City Cinemas, Reading Cinemas & Hoyts are showing a number of movies free if you donate any can of food this evening only!

So you are giving to a good cause and get to see a free movie. OK they're not the latest movies but they're pretty good movies.

You can find out more here:

http://www.watties.co.nz/html/whats_new/cans_film_festival2008

Savings rates already dropped for MOST term deposits

Most term deposit rates have dropped already. Most by 1% but there are the odd few that haven't yet.

Current best offer on Term Deposits:

8.3% fixed for 1 year with Southern Cross Building Society $1000+ 

But how long will this rate last?

Apparently Southern Cross BS due to be included under deposit insurance scheme so savings should be save. If does get included in this savings will be guaranteed by government

91 Petrol down to 172.9c!

Petrol prices keep on coming down! Now 172.9c in main centres

But watch the oil prices and USD/NZD exchange rate. 

If NZ Dollar buys less US Dollars (as is happening at the moment) the price of petrol can go up even if the price of oil per barrel is coming down (which generally should lower price of petrol). 

This can give you a heads up on whether price of petrol is going to go up or down.

Labour Weekend Sales!

Yes this weekend usually heralds sales from most company's as they get chance for shoppers to pick up some bargains. Like the spring sales.

Current deals til Monday:
Warehouse Stationary 15-50%
Warehouse Numerous sale items
Farmers Sale
Kmart 25% off Catalogue items
Pascoes 10-50% off
Rebel Sport 10-50% off

Toyworld 20% off
Noel Leeming 20% off numerous makes including Sony, Samsung
Bond & Bond Specials

As you can see most stores have specials this weekend, so if you're thinking of buying something new soon, I'd look at getting it this weekend unless you want to wait until Xmas Sales.

Post any others you may see on our forum!

http://kiwimoneysavers.forums-free.com/

FIX your term deposits NOW!

Fix your term deposits quick. Reserve Bank drops interest rates 1%.

While its great news for mortgage holders its bad new for savers.

1% drop in interest rates bound to effect term deposits & savings accounts so if you want to keep good interest, lock it in now with a term deposit!

Current best buys;
ASB $5000+ 7.8% for 5 months
Southern Cross Building Society $1000+ 8.3% for 12 months

They will be gone by monday at the latest if not before! Get in quick!

Fuel prices down: 91 Petrol down to 176.9c

Fuel prices down again already! Wow how they're dropping. If you're local petrol station hasn't dropped prices yet find one that has.

Shell & BP have dropped their prices this afternoon.
As yet Mobil hasn't yet.

Lets hope it keeps dropping!

91 Petrol down to 181.9c at main centres!

Finally! Petrol prices come down. Not impressed that filled my car with petrol yesterday though!

Remember some places compete on price. Places in Auckland & Christchurch that are up to 2 cents cheaper.

Gas Alley in Panmure, Auckland often 2 cents cheaper. Also New Lynn, Auckland have a few stations that compete with each other

Emirates special to OZ on til Friday!

Emirates has a special on til friday check it out before it goes!

Government to offer savings deposit protection to savers up to $20000

The government announced yesterday that it will offer protection for savings up to $20000

It will guarantee savings with credit unions, building societies, finance companies that take deposits, and cash portfolio investment entities sponsored by covered institutions.

Unfortunately it doesn't cover those who lost money in the finance companies collapse.

At least now we know were covered if things do get worse

What do you think?

URGENT Cheap flights $13 with Air New Zealand grabaseat today only!

Wow cheap flights with Air New Zealand grabaseat TODAY ONLY $13 to number of different places including Australia, Fiji & Rarotonga!

Get them quick as they'll go in no time!

Check out the special deals on this webpage anyway once this has finished.

Mitre 10 Sale up to 25% of in store finishes this SUNDAY

Save money on your DIY this weekend!

10-25% off any products in store with flyer

If haven't got the flyer in your mailbox should be able to get in store. Only happens twice yearly so stock up on your DIY products.

Petrol prices down again to 189.9c in main centres!

At last petrol prices down again, now to 189.9c for 91 petrol in main centres.

Let us know if it is different where you are.

Why doesn't NZ have Deposit protection insurance for bank accounts in NZ?

You may have noticed banks going bankrupt abroad. UK/ Ireland/ Europe have protection if their bank goes bankrupt. But NZ doesn't!

The Reserve Bank here says we don't need it as the Australian Banks that own most of NZ banks are secure.

I guess Australia is in a better situation than the rest of the world with it mining boom, but lets hope the banks are as successful.

Last time a bank in NZ went Bankrupt, the NZ government bailed them out. So fingers crossed those Australian Banks are nice and secure.

Remember KiwiBank is the only bank owned by an NZ company: NZ Post

Harvey Norman Digital Camera & printer sale End Mon 6th Oct

Apparently Harvey Norman clearing all stock this weekend!

Maybe some good deals if want a digital camera at the moment.

Don't forget though there may be some great deals on trademe at the moment though!