First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is the First Home Loan? It's always been tough to save a deposit to buy a first home. However, there is some assistance available for first home buyers. And one option is the First Home Loan from Kāinga Ora. So …
Banking & Insurance - May 23rd How to Negotiate a Better Deal on Your Bills While bills may be a fact of adult life, it doesn’t mean you should be paying more than you have to for all your regular expenses. One way to potentially cut costs is to negotiate …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is a Mortgagee Sale? What is a mortgagee sale? People often use the terms "home loans" and "mortgages" interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference. A mortgage is essentially a guarantee on a property. When a bank lends money, it requires …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd Help for First Home Buyers: What’s on Offer? First home buyers (FHBs) have got it tough. House prices remain sky-high, but all is not lost. There is some assistance available to FHBs. Canstar explores the First Home Loan and incentives on offer in NZ. Help …
Home & Contents Insurance - May 15th How Much Contents Insurance Do I Need? What is contents insurance and what does it cover? Contents insurance provides cover for your possessions, should they become lost, stolen or damaged. It usually covers everything from your furniture and appliances to your clothing, cutlery, …
Home & Contents Insurance - May 15th What Is Home and Contents Insurance and What Does It Cover? What is home and contents insurance? Home and contents insurance is designed to cover you financially should something happen to your home and/or belongings. It consists of two components: House insurance – cover for your house …
Pet Insurance - May 14th Cove Pet Insurance: How To Save on Your Pet Insurance? Most of us consider our cats and dogs to be family members. And because they're part of the family, we love to look after them the best we can. Whether that's by opting for a …
Health Insurance - April 30th A Financial Guide to Dentistry in NZ Why is dentistry so expensive in NZ? Unlike many other types of healthcare in New Zealand, adult dentistry generally doesn't receive public funding. This means Kiwis have to pay the full costs of any dentistry treatments. Free …
Home & Contents Insurance - April 29th Transit Insurance When Moving House: Do You Need It? Arriving at your new house or apartment after a move only to discover your furniture has been broken, your glassware has been chipped, or some of your clothes have gone missing can be a disappointing …
Pet Insurance - April 29th How to Find a Good Vet Finding the right vet is akin to finding a trusted family doctor. Whether you share your life with a cat or dog, a therapy animal that brings you comfort, or an assistance animal that’s there …
