Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
MoneyHub
Making it easy for you to find the most suitable financial products and services that also save you money.
We are a journalistic online resource with the aim of providing New Zealanders with the best money guides, tips and tools. Saving you money on products and services.
MoneyHub - Latest News [Page 1]
"When Can I Stop Working?" MoneyHub's New Calculator Finds The Earliest Age Your Money Lasts
Friday, 21 August 2026, 7:00 am | MoneyHub
"Nobody wonders whether they need $743,000 or $781,000. They wonder if they can stop at 63. So instead of guessing, our calculator hunts for a date, & then shows exactly which levers bring that date forward," says Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub Founder. More >>
Who Does AI Trust? MoneyHub Named Most-Cited NZ Website In Independent Study Of AI Answers In New Zealand
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 1:15 pm | MoneyHub
"More & more Kiwis start a money or buying decision by asking ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity, and more often than any other website in the sample, the answers come from MoneyHub," says Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub’s Head of Research. More >>
How To Turn $100,000 Into A Retirement Income In New Zealand
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:21 am | MoneyHub
The most common error we see is treating $100,000 as an emergency fund that must never be touched, then living on NZ Super alone while the money sits in the bank 'just in case'. More >>
What Turning 65 Unlock? MoneyHub Publishes List Of Over-65 Entitlements - And Says Most Retirees Claim Only A Fraction
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 11:39 am | MoneyHub
The Community Services Card is the single most under-claimed card in New Zealand, and many retirees living mainly on NZ Super qualify without realising it. More >>
Can You Actually Retire On Just NZ Super? MoneyHub Says Yes - If You Own Your Home
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 10:19 am | MoneyHub
NZ Super was only ever designed to be a floor - a guaranteed, dignified base that keeps you out of financial hardship. More >>
MoneyHub Names The 10 Ways To Use Your Money To Be Happier
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:07 pm | MoneyHub
The guide argues money absolutely can buy happiness - but many New Zealanders spend it on things that don't work, while missing out on the things that do. More >>
How To Turn $2 Million Into A Retirement Income In New Zealand
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:49 pm | MoneyHub
Even at $2 million, NZ Super still matters - it is universal and not means-tested, and the guide argues it is the guaranteed floor that lets the rest of the portfolio stay invested through downturns. More >>
Only 28% Of New Zealanders Got Financial Advice Last Year - MoneyHub Publishes A Guide To Demanding Better
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:22 am | MoneyHub
The guide, What the FMA Wants Financial Advice to Be (and How to Demand It), responds to the regulator's headline finding that not enough consumers get the financial advice they need. More >>
MoneyHub Names The 10 Worst Things To Do With Your KiwiSaver At 65
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:53 am | MoneyHub
The Investment Traps to Avoid When Accessing Your KiwiSaver Funds at 65, argues the riskiest financial moment of all is the one most people treat as a finish line. More >>
How To Turn $500,000 Into A Retirement Income In New Zealand
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:49 am | MoneyHub
The guide, How to Turn $500,000 Into a Retirement Income in New Zealand, is built around a point most people miss: a $500,000 balance never has to stand alone. More >>
EV Transition Calculator Now Live On MoneyHub
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:46 am | MoneyHub
“This is not anti-EV. The fuel savings are genuine, and EVs make the most financial sense if you drive a lot, charge at home rather than relying on public chargers, and either buy used or keep the car for many years." More >>
Why Retirees Run Out Of Money (And The Simple 'Bucket' Fix) Explained By MoneyHub
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:40 am | MoneyHub
The guide, How to Invest So You Never Run Out of Money in Retirement, is unusually candid about what the strategy can and cannot do. More >>
Retirement Calculator Relaunched By MoneyHub
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 11:35 am | MoneyHub
The tool, Retirement Calculator New Zealand: Are You On Track?, combines a person's KiwiSaver projection, other savings and NZ Super, then compares the total against their target income, all in today's dollars. More >>
Burglary Statistics By Town And City Made Public
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:23 am | MoneyHub
The guide, ranks every territorial authority by burglary rate per capita, identifies seasonal patterns, and connects the data directly to house and contents insurance decisions. More >>
Tax Debt For Business Owners: New Guide Explains IRD Powers, Penalty Relief Options And When To Get Professional Help
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 7:17 pm | MoneyHub
Tax debt is more common than many business owners realise, and it rarely appears overnight, says Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub's Head of Research. More >>
MoneyHub Publishes New Zealand's Most Detailed Independent Guide To Air New Zealand's Koru Programme
Sunday, 5 April 2026, 5:32 am | MoneyHub
Original research reveals upgrade frustrations, a hidden 300 Airpoints business class hack, and the two-card credit card strategy serious frequent flyers are using to accelerate and renew their tier status. More >>
Standard Travel Insurance Won't Cover You On A Cruise – And Most New Zealanders Don't Know It
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:19 pm | MoneyHub
"The most dangerous misconception is that a New Zealand coastal cruise doesn't need travel insurance," said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
No Travel Insurance Policy Covers War – But Coverage For Terrorism, Natural Disasters And Strikes Varies Significantly
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:15 pm | MoneyHub
"Most people assume travel insurance covers everything unexpected – it doesn't," said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
One In Three Kiwis Travel Without Insurance – New Guide Compares 500+ Quotes Across 10+ Insurers To Help Travellers
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:10 pm | MoneyHub
The guide, based on over 500 sample quotes from more than 10 insurers, compares policies across 20 international destinations for individuals, couples, families and older travellers, and explains what every policy term means in plain language. More >>
Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance Can Save Frequent Travellers Hundreds – But Trip Duration Caps Vary Widely
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:06 pm | MoneyHub
"If you're flying internationally more than once a year, an annual policy eliminates the hassle and almost always saves money," said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
