Earning Qantas points from New Zealand

[Mike Jones]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

 

[cambriamarsh]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

 

[Mike Jones]

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

No Amex - no business activity and unfortunately cannot justify

 

[Lynda2475]

Can you buy something via Qantas marketplace on the NZ site? Should be a partner selling something much cheaper than a flight.

Although there can sometimes be quite a lg on points arriving so try to buy early in your FF year.

 

[oz_mark]

I though BNZ had a transfer option from one of its cards.
Other than that, hire a car from Avis?
Or, if worst comes to worst, maybe buy some points.

 

[SYD]

To keep points “alive”, the QF Well-being app is a good option. Totally free and regular small points earn will keep points alive indefinitely.

There are some hacks required to get it downloaded and working OS but not sure if that’s an issue for NZ?

 

[Mwenenzi]

Welcome to Au FF
Very hard to earn QF points in NZ from non flying activity. I look after some NZ family QF ff accounts.

Is an AFF article/thread on earning QF ff points (by MattG) with non flying activities that I cannot find (Edit see below)

(a) Woolworths NZ

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Thread 'Everyday Rewards can now be earned for Woolies spends in both Australia and New Zealand'

Jun 5, 2024

Following the rollout of Everyday Rewards in New Zealand, anyone who is a member can now earn points when visiting their neighbouring country for Woolies spends:

• Aussies will earn 1 point for every NZD$1 they spend
• Kiwis will earn 1 point for every AUD$1 they spend

While you can earn rewards in neighbouring countries, you can at the moment only redeem rewards in your home country. Everyday Extra members will not earn extra points on purchases.

FAQ/Help pages for each country have been updated:

• Australia - https://www.woolworthsrewards.com.au/support.html
• NZ -...

• chrispy3276
• Replies: 14
• Forum: Woolworths Everyday Rewards

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An AU issued WW Everyday card can transfer WW points to QF points.
The AU issued WW Everyday card can earn at Woolworths NZ. But no bonus offers. But would take a lot to earn 2000 WW Everyday points that convert to 1000 QF points. If you you buy a lot of booze, from WW NZ, may be less of issue. Only need to do once every 18 months if no other eligible activity.


(b) BNZ

Post in thread 'You can now transfer Altitude & Amplify Points to Everyday Rewards'

Nov 7, 2024

This has been in New Zealand for a while. I can transfer my BNZ reward points to my Qantas account. I think it covers all bank transactions, not just credit cards.

• Beano

This has been in New Zealand for a while. I can transfer my BNZ reward points to my Qantas account. I think it covers all bank transactions, not just credit cards.

(c) QF Marketplace NZ

Qantas Marketplace NZ | Shop Online - Use or Earn Points

Use Qantas Points or Points Plus Pay to shop for home appliances, electronics, homewares, kids toys, gift cards and more at Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

JbHiFi NZ

Buy JB Hi-Fi Digital Gift Card | Qantas Marketplace

Use Qantas Points or points plus pay to shop for JB Hi-Fi Digital Gift Card online on the Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

SuperCheapAuto NZ

Buy Supercheap Auto Digital Gift Card | Qantas Marketplace

Use Qantas Points or points plus pay to shop for Supercheap Auto Digital Gift Card online on the Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

Edit
Are also older articles - threads

8 Free Ways to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points

You don't need to spend money to earn Qantas points! Here are eight ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - and stop your balance from expiring - for free.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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Thread 'Is this an "activity" that can extend the 18 months expiry date of QFF points?'

Aug 15, 2020

Hi fellow AFFers,

My QFF points are due to expire in Feb 2021(last activity Aug 2019). I am currently overseas and cannot come back to Australia at present with all the inbound restrictions, and no chance of overseas travel/hotel stay during this pandemic.

As I can't see myself earning or using any QFF points before the expiry date of Feb 2021, I am wondering whether I can make use of the free cancellation condition with Qantas redemption tickets in order to create an "activity" and therefore reset my 18 months validity/expiry date.

My question is, if I book a one way redemption...

• jokes128
• Replies: 26
• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

My post on FT --> link
Is not up to date.

 

[Cynicor]

Do a deal with someone for some wine?
You aren’t after a heap of points, right, just activity to keep them alive?
Buy the cheapest QF wine item and see if anyone wants to pay you a fraction of its worth for it.
Similar can work for bulk points tbh, using some of the promos it works out at very cheap points even without the wine

 

[Mike Jones]

To keep points “alive”, the QF Well-being app is a good option. Totally free and regular small points earn will keep points alive indefinitely.

There are some hacks required to get it downloaded and working OS but not sure if that’s an issue for NZ?

thanks Syd, I attempted to install and was rejected based on Region, I guess this is what you referred to with "some hacks required", appreciate any further clarification or direction.

 

[sudoer]

thanks Syd, I attempted to install and was rejected based on Region, I guess this is what you referred to with "some hacks required", appreciate any further clarification or direction.

Are you on iOS or Android? If you're on Android, create a throwaway Gmail account, sign into the Play Store, set your region to Australia and it should work.

You can be signed into the Play Store using multiple Gmail accounts so this won't affect any of your NZ region apps.

NFI about iOS sorry.

 

[SYD]

Here’s a similar thread.

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Thread 'Currently overseas, easy ways to keep Qantas points from expiring?'

Jul 19, 2023

As the title suggests, I am looking for easy ways to stop my points from expiring.
I am not in a position to take flights at the moment, so it will have to be something else?

Buying something in the Qantas Store appears to be the most obvious.

• Ultan Lankford
• Replies: 35
• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

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For iOS, I think you can just reset an old phone to new and set it up to the AU App Store?

If that works, then just do the quizzes for some quick points and then when you’re bored wave the phone around to rack up some “steps”. Set the daily and weekly target to the min.

 

[Welsh-Kiwi]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

I’m in the same position. Used to have the ANZ Qantas card and it was a points earner. Now all spend goes to AMEX and then to Qantas. I am always envious looking at all the credit card deals available over the ditch for easy sign on points.

 

[Mike Jones]

Are you on iOS or Android? If you're on Android, create a throwaway Gmail account, sign into the Play Store, set your region to Australia and it should work.

You can be signed into the Play Store using multiple Gmail accounts so this won't affect any of your NZ region apps.

NFI about iOS sorry.

I am a Galaxy/Android user and have started down this path but Google is making oh so difficult, I came very close to loosing my Gmail history thru a bit of slight carelessness. More (careful) work on this to follow

 

[markis10]

I think you will find everyday rewards NZ is about to partner with an airline…….

 

[Mwenenzi]

Woolworths NZ
NZ Herald -->Woolworths’ rewards scheme announces new air points partnerships

Shoppers at Woolworths will soon be able to use its rewards scheme to buy airline points but it will require a hefty spend on groceries to get on a flight.

From December 2, Kiwis will be able to convert their everyday rewards points to Air New Zealand airpoints dollars or Qantas points. When members reach 2000 everyday rewards points they can choose to convert these to 15 airpoints dollars or 1500 Qantas points. A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed that customers earn one point for every dollar spent meaning shoppers may need to spend up to $2000 to get 2000 everyday rewards points.
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Woolworths NZ is not as generous with boosters as Woolworths AU.
But 2 days ago I did get a "spend $50 this week and collect 1,000 points" from Everyday rewards NZ. First time ever. Have not used Everyday rewards NZ card in WW NZ for many months.

In AU 2000 everyday rewards points converts to 1000 Qantas points, so a better ratio in NZ

 

[Welsh-Kiwi]

I think you will find everyday rewards NZ is about to partner with an airline…….

Yes, Air NZ - got the email this morning.

 

[Lynda2475]

Yes, Air NZ - got the email this morning.

Or Qantas

 

[Mwenenzi]

Yes, Air NZ - got the email this morning.

Just received an email from Everyday rewards NZ

 

[kangarooflyer88]

An AU issued WW Everyday card can transfer WW points to QF points.
The AU issued WW Everyday card can earn at Woolworths NZ. But no bonus offers. But would take a lot to earn 2000 WW Everyday points that convert to 1000 QF points. If you you buy a lot of booze, from WW NZ, may be less of issue. Only need to do once every 18 months if no other eligible activity.

Yes but can he get an AU issued Everyday Rewards card from New Zealand? For instance by signing up online or via an app? Or does he need to physically travel to Australia to get one? Alternatively could someone post him an AU issued card?

Some food for thought!

-RooFlyer88

 

[Mwenenzi]

Yes but can he get an AU issued Everyday Rewards card from New Zealand? For instance by signing up online or via an app? Or does he need to physically travel to Australia to get one? Alternatively could someone post him an AU issued card?

Given todays announcement of NZ Everyday Rewards being able to credit to QF from 02 Dec, a moot point. And at a better rate than AU EDR.

Anyway expect would have been able to do all on line. Have not checked (or remember) if a local physical address or local phone number is needed when applying to join.