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New "basic" bank account improves financial inclusion
New basic bank account will be a transactional account with simplified onboarding and adjustable settings.
Bank the rate cut? Using falling interest rates to supercharge your mortgage repayments
Keeping your mortgage repayments at the same level while interest rates fall can be a great way of paying off your home loan earlier
What is Open Banking? All your questions answered
Open Banking is coming but what does it actually mean for customers? Who's taking part and how is Open Banking going to change things?
By negotiation? Tender? Deadline sale? What all those different sales methods mean
House sale methods - set price, by negotiation, auction, tender, deadline sale, and expressions of interest - what do they all mean and what are their pros and cons.
Warmer, faster, easier – prebuilt just keeps getting better
The prebuilt industry has matured in recent years with greater customisation and more efficient buildings
Who will make decisions for you if you’re incapable?
An Enduring Power of Attorney allows someone to make decisions for you if you're incapable.
All you need to know about EV chargers
Thinking of buying an EV? One of the things you need to consider is how you’re going to charge it.
EVs – What can you get for under 65k?
From just a couple of options five years ago to over 65 models now – the range of electric vehicles on the market has risen massively.
How to negotiate when buying a car
What’s the best way to negotiate a great price on a car? We asked AA New Zealand Technical Advisor for his top tips.
OPINION: Why a recession could be a good thing for the housing market
With the news that New Zealand has slipped into recession, after the second consecutive quarter of negative growth, we have to consider: is this just a technical recession or should…
Buying and selling houses privately: What you need to know
Most house sales involve a real estate agent, but it is possible to buy or sell privately - if you’re prepared to do the work that the agent would usually…
Increasing access to banking for the most vulnerable
Imagine not having a bank account. How would you get paid? How would you securely store your money?