Home Loans - April 2nd Australian vs New Zealand Mortgage Rates Here in New Zealand, the Official Cash Rate stands at 5.5%. However, over the ditch, the benchmark interest rate is over a whole 1% lower, standing at 4.35%. This difference is reflected in the higher …
Car Insurance - March 26th How to Make a Car Insurance Claim What does car insurance cover? Your level of cover depends on what type of insurance you have. The most common levels of insurance are: Third Party: this is the lowest tier of car insurance, and focuses on …
Car Insurance - March 18th Can You Drive a Car With no Insurance? Is it legal to drive without insurance? In New Zealand, unlike many other countries, there is no legal requirement to have car insurance. While it's strongly recommended to have insurance coverage for protection against accidents and …
Pet Insurance - March 15th What Happens During a Vet Check-up? Kiwi vet, Dr Cath Watson explains what vets look at during routine check-ups. Step 1: General Observation First up, your vet consult will probably start with a general observation. They’ll look at your pet’s overall condition, like …
Banking & Insurance - March 15th Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? In this article we cover: What is a Power of Attorney? What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? What are the benefits …
Banking & Insurance - March 13th Answers to 5 Money Questions You Might be too Embarrassed to Ask They say that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, and that certainly applies to any questions about money. But sometimes it doesn’t feel like that. You may think it’s something simple and don’t …
Car Insurance - March 12th What Happens if Your Car is Written Off? Sometimes after an accident a car will be repairable, but that’s not always the case. The car may be damaged beyond repair, or an insurer may decide the cost of carrying out repairs is worth …
First Home Buyers - March 12th How to Refinance a Mortgage What is refinancing a mortgage? Refinancing a mortgage means replacing a current home loan with a new one. Many people refinance to secure a lower interest rate, or to access the equity in their home to …
Pet Insurance - March 6th Dog Adoption Checklist When you’re considering a dog it’s important to remember it’s a long-term commitment, much like having a baby. Dogs are for life, which is why preparing for parenting one is essential. You don’t want to …
Banking & Insurance - March 6th How to Move Funds to New Zealand Thanks to international money transfers, it's relatively simple to transfer funds to New Zealand. Canstar looks at the steps you'll need to take. How do I transfer funds back to New Zealand? When you come back to …