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A good night's sleep doesn't require a $2,000 mattress. But walking into the NZ market without knowing your pocket spring from your hybrid can make it easy to spend a lot more than you need to.
There are four main mattress types you'll come across when shopping in New Zealand: pocket spring, memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring. Each works differently, suits different sleepers, and comes in at a different price point.
Our guide breaks them all down so you can make a confident call without overthinking it.Posted: Monday 20 April 2026



