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Best Value Home & Contents Insurance Awards

KEY POINTS: Tower is the winner of Canstar's Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award 2025. AMI, State, Tower and Trade Me Insurance are winners of Canstar's 2025 Awards for Outstanding Value Home & …

Budgeting & Saving Money - May 16th

How Much of My Income Should Go Towards Rent?

KEY POINTS: A general rule of thumb states that you should aim to spend 30% or less of your total income on rent. Opting to spend more on rent can lead to savings in other …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 30th

Tenancy Agreements: Can I Break a Lease Early?

KEY POINTS: If you break a fixed-term lease early, you will have to reimburse your landlord for any expenses that they might incur, including for lost rent. If your fixed-term lease has lapsed and become …

Banking & Insurance - August 18th

FMG: Winner of Most Satisfied Customers Award 2024

Over the past few years, home and contents insurance premiums have been on the rise. More frequent extreme weather events, Earthquake Commission levy changes and the reassessment of customer risk by insurance companies have all …

Home & Contents Insurance - July 18th

How to Save on Home Insurance

Author: Sean Callery The cost of insuring your home and its contents can vary considerably based on factors including where in the country you live, the materials used to build your home and the value of …

Home & Contents Insurance - May 21st

Tower: NZ’s Best Home and Contents Insurance 2024

Over the past few years, the cost of home and contents insurance has spiked. Due to elevated construction costs, extreme weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle, and insurers' reassessment of risk, insurance premium price rises …

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 …

Home & Contents Insurance - May 6th

Best Home Insurance for Units & Apartments: What to Consider

House hunting is so emotionally fraught and expensive, arranging home insurance can become a secondary consideration. However, without insurance, no lender is going to agree to a mortgage. And if you’re looking for a unit …

Home & Contents Insurance - May 3rd

Home Insurance & DIY Renovations

Home makeover shows have inspired thousands of Kiwi home owners to try their hands at DIY renovations. But if you're planning to pick up the tools, it's worth checking out if your building plans could …

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Provider	Awards	More details
	Outstanding Value Award Winner AMI is on your side with a $200 Prezzy® Card when you take out new Home and Contents Insurance before June 30, 2025. Visit ami.co.nz or call 0800 100 200 to quote and buy. See AMI website for Ts&Cs.
	Outstanding Value Award Winner Get $100 Prezzy® Card when you take out new Contents comprehensive cover before June 30, 2025. Visit state.co.nz or call 0800 80 24 24 to quote and buy. See State website for Ts&Cs.
	Insurer of the Year Outstanding Value Award Winner

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