Rewards apps in New Zealand fall into a few buckets. Some are bank or airline programmes. Some are single brand. Some are voucher marketplaces. Perkie sits in the local network bucket: one member profile, points and offers from participating Kiwi businesses, plus competitions.
What people like about voucher marketplaces
GrabOne style apps give you a clear ticket to a set experience. That is useful when you already know the restaurant or activity you want.
What forums still do well
ChoiceCheapies is not an app in the same sense, but it is a habit. The community spots glitches, stacks promos, and argues about value. Keep it in the mix if you enjoy the hunt.
Where Perkie tries to win
We care about repeat visits to locals you already like. Joining is free. Points live in one place. Offers show up when owners enable them. You are not buying a new voucher every time you want recognition.
If you run a business, we start from a free listing path so you can test the water without a huge upfront bundle like old coupon book cycles sometimes needed.
Curious how that compares to coupon books? Read Entertainment Book alternatives or browse Auckland discounts for a city example.