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Managing money wisely is essential for financial security and wellbeing. Check out our expert guidance on banking, insurance, investments, and financial planning to help you make smart decisions about your money.

Latest in money

The Debate: Are Ooshies harmless fun or corporate poison?

Two of Consumer NZ’s most opinionated staffers butt heads over Woolworths’ latest promotion.
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Best and worst real estate agencies in 2026

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Kiwibank customers paying extra for Airbnb, Spotify and more

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Banking

Kiwibank customers paying extra for Airbnb, Spotify and more

Kiwibank is the only major bank to charge a fee on all transactions processed offshore – even purchases made locally in New Zealand dollars.

KiwiSaver satisfaction is up, but so are hardship withdrawals

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No bank good enough to win People’s Choice Award in 2026

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Best and worst banks in NZ for 2026, ranked by customers

12 tips to stay on top of credit card spending

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Insurance

Should you tick the insurance box when booking flights?

Learn whether Air New Zealand and Jetstar’s add-on travel insurance is worth it for domestic and international trips.
Car rental sign.

Should you pay to reduce your rental car insurance excess?

What’s going on with home insurance?

Insurance premiums soar, but big savings can still be made

Security camera inside house.

Why you need to consider the support policy when buying a security camera

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Personal finance

Kiwibank customers paying extra for Airbnb, Spotify and more

Kiwibank is the only major bank to charge a fee on all transactions processed offshore – even purchases made locally in New Zealand dollars.

KiwiSaver satisfaction is up, but so are hardship withdrawals

New Zealand money and a calculator.

No bank good enough to win People’s Choice Award in 2026

12 tips to stay on top of credit card spending

Why we need cash to stick around

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Property

Flooded rental? Your rights as a tenant

Everything you need to know about your rights when it comes to rentals.
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Renter's guide - Healthy home assessment

Noise control in New Zealand

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Neighbourhood disputes

Dog in front of heater.

Home improvements: The healthy homes standards five years on

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Retirement

More than 41,000 people call for fair repayment for retirement village residents

Consumer NZ presented its fair repayment petition to Labour's spokesperson for seniors, Ingrid Leary. The petition calls for a law change so residents who leave a retirement village get their money back sooner.

It’s time to fix the retirement village problem that hasn’t gone away

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Time’s up on retirement village repayment delays

It took 2 years for this retirement village resident to get her money back.

How to choose the right rest home

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