Car Insurance - July 2nd Can I Use My NZ Driver Licence in Australia? I'm going to Australia for a holiday. Can I use my New Zealand driver licence? Yes. Generally, your New Zealand driver licence is valid to use in Australia for three months (six in Victoria) without the …
Car Insurance - July 2nd Car Registration: How Much Does a Rego Cost? A car doesn't come cheap. And, unfortunately, running one is also expensive. You have the ongoing cost of fuel, which is a big enough cost in itself. Plus there are also warrants of fitness, ongoing …
Car Insurance - July 2nd Making a Car Insurance Claim if You’re Not at Fault Picture the scene: you’re waiting in your car at a red light, listening to music, and then bang! Your car is hit from behind by another driver. Thankfully it was at a low speed, but …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 2nd Guide to Renting Out a Room in Your Home If you wish to rent out a room in your home, you might first consider whether you wish to open it up to someone who can move in on an indefinite basis, such as a …
Car Insurance - July 2nd What Emotions To Expect After Getting Into a Car Accident After a car accident, you're often in shock. When that fades, you can feel any number of different emotions – all of which are totally normal. In most car crashes, the traumatic event happens unexpectedly, so …
Banking & Insurance - June 19th Squirrel: Which Way Mortgage Rates? Now that inflation appears under control, what are mortgage rates likely to do? Squirrel mortgage expert John Bolton shares his views. Inflation under control For a while, there were some clear signs that we were starting to …
Banking & Insurance - June 16th What Does Building Insurance Cover? What kind of insurance do you need for your home? If you are a homeowner or you own an investment property, building insurance is one of the types of cover you need to consider. Building insurance …
Banking & Insurance - June 16th How Does Renters Insurance Work in NZ? If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you might think that it’s your landlord’s responsibility to look after things like insurance. In reality, it’s actually your responsibility. As a renter, you need to take …
First Home Buyers - June 12th What is an Interest Only Home Loan? Interest only home loans are not your typical mortgage, and are by no means the best choice for many home buyers. Canstar investigates interest only loans and their pros and cons. What is an interest only …
Finance News - June 7th Squirrel: RBNZ indicates we’re at peak OCR Squirrel's John Bolton explains why recent changes to the OCR aren't necessarily a bad thing and what it means for the future… Kiwis have been divided on possible OCR changes Anyone who’s listened to Squirrel’s new podcast …
