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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

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

Consumer NZ has revealed that not a single bank has qualified for its People’s Choice Award in 2026.
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Best and worst banks in NZ for 2026, ranked by customers

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

12 tips to stay on top of credit card spending

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Time’s up on retirement village repayment delays


Banking

New Zealand money and a calculator.

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

Consumer NZ has revealed that not a single bank has qualified for its 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

Credit cards: the best interest rates, fees and rewards in 2026

Support for surcharge ban getting stronger

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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

New Zealand money and a calculator.

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

Consumer NZ has revealed that not a single bank has qualified for its People’s Choice Award in 2026.

12 tips to stay on top of credit card spending

Why we need cash to stick around

Woman paying with card, contactless payment.

Surcharges should be down and out

11 ways to save money on your mortgage

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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.
Woman using inhaler for asthma

Renter's guide - Healthy home assessment

Noise control in New Zealand

10may neighbourhooddisputes hero

Neighbourhood disputes

Dog in front of heater.

Home improvements: The healthy homes standards five years on

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Retirement

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

Our work on retirement villages stretches back decades. Read how the issues have persisted, and sign our petition calling for change for past, current and future residents.
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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

Retirement village changes a blow to current residents

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