Have been in the UK for about 4 years now. I always keep an eye on NZ as home is home. It doesn't look like you can get a decent phone for free on contract in NZ. Is that the way it is? In the UK I walk into a phone shop and they give me a free phone and usually some cash to sign up for a contract. Or I sign up online and they give me a PS3 or a 32" LCD as a bonus.
I'm guessing it's not like this in NZ because there's a lack of Network providers. They don't have to give out free phones because people have to buy them plain and simple. Please let me know if I'm wrong or if you have any thoughts on the matter.