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From life events to dollars and cents, this is where we spread our knowledge about Kiwi living.

Life Insurance

2 Dec 2024

What is a beneficiary and how does it work?

A beneficiary in insurance is the person you name to receive the payout. Here’s a little more about how that...

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Our Mates

4 Nov 2024

The importance of reviewing your life insurance policy

A life insurance policy isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s important to review it occasionally – here’s why it...

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The Easy Life

4 Nov 2024

Buying your first house: Financial adviser vs direct to bank

When buying your first home, you’ll have the choice of using a financial adviser or a bank to offer advice...

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Our Land

5 Feb 2025

Total and permanent disability insurance: Things to know

Total and permanent disability insurance can help protect you from some of the financial hardships caused by...

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Our Wishes

13 Jan 2025

How to sneak in more fruits and veggies for kids

Struggling to add fruit and veg to your kids’ diet or need ideas for fussy eaters? Check out these expert...

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The Easy Life

13 Jan 2025

Tips for setting up the ultimate home gym

Sorting out your home gym setup? Here’s the basics of what you’ll need, from home gym equipment to tips for...

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The Easy Life

2 Dec 2024

What is a beneficiary and how does it work?

A beneficiary in insurance is the person you name to receive the payout. Here’s a little more about how that...

Read more about What is a beneficiary and how does it work?

Our Mates

4 Nov 2024

The importance of reviewing your life insurance policy

A life insurance policy isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s important to review it occasionally – here’s why it...

Read more about The importance of reviewing your life insurance policy

The Easy Life

4 Nov 2024

Buying your first house: Financial adviser vs direct to bank

When buying your first home, you’ll have the choice of using a financial adviser or a bank to offer advice...

Read more about Buying your first house: Financial adviser vs direct to bank

Our Land

5 Feb 2025

Total and permanent disability insurance: Things to know

Total and permanent disability insurance can help protect you from some of the financial hardships caused by...

Read more about Total and permanent disability insurance: Things to know

Our Wishes

13 Jan 2025

How to sneak in more fruits and veggies for kids

Struggling to add fruit and veg to your kids’ diet or need ideas for fussy eaters? Check out these expert...

Read more about How to sneak in more fruits and veggies for kids

The Easy Life

13 Jan 2025

Tips for setting up the ultimate home gym

Sorting out your home gym setup? Here’s the basics of what you’ll need, from home gym equipment to tips for...

Read more about Tips for setting up the ultimate home gym

The Easy Life

2 Dec 2024

What is a beneficiary and how does it work?

A beneficiary in insurance is the person you name to receive the payout. Here’s a little more about how that...

Read more about What is a beneficiary and how does it work?

Our Mates

4 Nov 2024

The importance of reviewing your life insurance policy

A life insurance policy isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s important to review it occasionally – here’s why it...

Read more about The importance of reviewing your life insurance policy

The Easy Life

4 Nov 2024

Buying your first house: Financial adviser vs direct to bank

When buying your first home, you’ll have the choice of using a financial adviser or a bank to offer advice...

Read more about Buying your first house: Financial adviser vs direct to bank

Our Land

Income Protection Insurance

14 Mar 2025

ACC vs income protection insurance - what's the difference?

Understand the key differences between ACC and income protection insurance in NZ. Learn what each cover and...

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The Easy Life

28 Sep 2024

Things to know about making a claim on income protection...

Out of work due to sickness or injury and need to make a claim on your income protection insurance policy?...

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Mahi

7 Apr 2025

Budgeting apps in NZ to manage your finances

Discover some budgeting apps in NZ to help manage your finances, track spending, and plan for the future with...

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The Easy Life

7 Apr 2025

Income protection for sole traders: What you need to know

Learn how income protection works for sole traders, key differences from employees, and how to choose the...

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Mahi

7 Apr 2025

5 tips to reduce your credit card debt

Discover 5 actionable tips to pay off a credit card. Learn how to manage credit card debt, save money, and...

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The Easy Life

14 Mar 2025

ACC vs income protection insurance - what's the difference?

Understand the key differences between ACC and income protection insurance in NZ. Learn what each cover and...

Read more about ACC vs income protection insurance - what's the difference?

The Easy Life

28 Sep 2024

Things to know about making a claim on income protection...

Out of work due to sickness or injury and need to make a claim on your income protection insurance policy?...

Read more about Things to know about making a claim on income protection insurance

Mahi

7 Apr 2025

Budgeting apps in NZ to manage your finances

Discover some budgeting apps in NZ to help manage your finances, track spending, and plan for the future with...

Read more about Budgeting apps in NZ to manage your finances

The Easy Life

7 Apr 2025

Income protection for sole traders: What you need to know

Learn how income protection works for sole traders, key differences from employees, and how to choose the...

Read more about Income protection for sole traders: What you need to know

Mahi

14 Mar 2025

ACC vs income protection insurance - what's the difference?

Understand the key differences between ACC and income protection insurance in NZ. Learn what each cover and...

Read more about ACC vs income protection insurance - what's the difference?

The Easy Life

28 Sep 2024

Things to know about making a claim on income protection...

Out of work due to sickness or injury and need to make a claim on your income protection insurance policy?...

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Mahi

Funeral Insurance

5 Feb 2025

Memorable mihimihi: Tips for writing a eulogy

Writing a mihimihi is both an honour and an emotional challenge. Here are our tips for writing a eulogy to...

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Our Mates

2 Dec 2024

Floral tributes: Funeral flower symbolism

Did you know that funeral flowers often have their own meaning? We spoke to a florist to learn more, and for...

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Our Mates

16 Sep 2024

How to talk about death with your kids

Dealing with loss is one thing, but trying to explain it to kids is another. Here are our tips on talking to...

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Our Wishes

5 Feb 2025

Memorable mihimihi: Tips for writing a eulogy

Writing a mihimihi is both an honour and an emotional challenge. Here are our tips for writing a eulogy to...

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Our Mates

2 Dec 2024

Floral tributes: Funeral flower symbolism

Did you know that funeral flowers often have their own meaning? We spoke to a florist to learn more, and for...

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Our Mates

News Vault

4 Apr 2025

The Generation Debt Report 2025

Nearly 7 in 10 Kiwis carry debt, impacting financial security and mental health. Discover key insights from...

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Research

22 Apr 2024

The Kiwi Parenting Report 2024

The Kiwi Parenting Report explores the current landscape of parenting in New Zealand, seeking to shed light...

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Research

29 Sep 2023

The Kiwi Concerns Report 2023

Read the latest Kiwi Concerns Report 2023 which explores the key concerns of Kiwis, such as health and...

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Research

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