Opinion

Phone screen showing a folder of social media apps including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp

Opinion

The NZ Social Media Ban for Under-16s: A Parent's Guide

New Zealand has a bill to keep under-16s off Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, but it isn't law and won't be for a while. Here's what it would change for your family, and what to do now.

Patch Bowen·6 Oct 2026·12 min read

Sealed unbranded smartphone box beside a customs declaration form and passport on a wooden desk, illustrating parallel importing tech in NZ

Opinion

Parallel Importing Tech in NZ: What You Need to Know

Patch Bowen·15 Jul 2026·5 min read

Assorted old devices including a phone, laptop and smartwatch beside a new phone, illustrating trading in old tech in NZ

Opinion

How to Get the Best Trade-In Value for Your Old Tech in NZ

Patch Bowen·15 Jul 2026·8 min read

A top down shot of Apple tech in a New Zealand home

Opinion

Why Some Tech Products Are Never Sold in New Zealand

Patch Bowen·6 Jul 2026·7 min read

A top down shot of consumer technology products

Opinion

Why Is Tech So Expensive in NZ? (And Are We Really Ripped Off?)

Patch Bowen·6 Jul 2026·6 min read