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New Zealand's Golden Visa Explained Free Guide Breaks Down The $5M–$10M Investment Pathway To Residency
Monday, 30 March 2026, 3:02 pm | MoneyHub
"This programme can work well for the right investor, but the risks are real – illiquidity, uncertain returns, tax filing obligations and compliance requirements that extend years beyond the visa period," said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Pharmac’s $1.69b Medicines Budget Funded 66 New Medicines In Record Year; Gaps Still Drive Health Insurance Purchases
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 5:17 am | MoneyHub
“Pharmac affects every New Zealander – every prescription, every hospital treatment, every vaccination – yet few people understand how the system actually works,” said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Travel Insurance Premiums Can Triple After Age 70 – New Price Comparison Reveals Enormous Gaps Between Insurers
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 5:14 am | MoneyHub
“Older New Zealanders are travelling more than ever, yet the insurance market makes it hardest for the people who need it most,” said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Undeclared Pre-Existing Conditions Are The #1 Reason Travel Insurance Claims Are Rejected – Guide On How To Get Covered
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 5:12 am | MoneyHub
“Travelling without declaring a known condition isn’t just a financial risk – it can leave you stranded overseas with no support, no claims assistance, and no way home,” said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Mental Health Now Causes 32% Of Income Protection Claims As Back Injuries & Burnout Top Reasons NZers Can’t Work
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 5:10 am | MoneyHub
“Income protection is arguably the most underrated insurance product in New Zealand,” said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Cancer Causes 55% Of Life Insurance Claims While 85% Of Households Remain Underinsured, New Claims Data Reveals
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 5:08 am | MoneyHub
The question isn’t whether you can afford life insurance – it’s whether your family can afford for you not to have it. Cancer doesn’t discriminate by age. Working-age New Zealanders in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are diagnosed regularly. More >>
Median NZ Salary Hits $69,836 – But Gender Pay Gap Persists At 16% And Peak Earnings Now Arrive At Age 45-49
Friday, 30 January 2026, 3:14 pm | MoneyHub
New MoneyHub Analysis Of Stats NZ Data Shows Real Wage Gains Over Decade But Significant Gaps Remain More >>
ACC Costs Surge 125% In A Decade To $8.23 Billion While Claims Rise Just 6% – Inflation & Aging Population Drive The Gap
Friday, 30 January 2026, 3:09 pm | MoneyHub
New MoneyHub Analysis Reveals Cost Per Claim Has More Than Doubled Since 2015 More >>
OCR At 2.25% After Six Cuts In 2025 – Experts Forecast Stabilisation Between 2.00% And 3.50% Through 2026
Friday, 30 January 2026, 3:04 pm | MoneyHub
Term deposit rates have fallen alongside the OCR, reducing returns for conservative investors. More >>
New Zealanders Owe $16.19 B In Student Loans – Overseas Borrowers Account For $4.34 B But Only 23.6% Are Repaying
Friday, 2 January 2026, 9:28 am | MoneyHub
The full analysis, including historical tables, compliance trends, repayment breakdowns, and charts, is available in MoneyHub’s guide New Zealand Student Loan Statistics 2025. More >>
New Zealanders Owe $608.7 Billion As Household Debt Nears 1.5× The Size Of The Economy
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 9:37 am | MoneyHub
“New Zealand has quietly become one of the most debt-heavy housing markets in the developed world,” said Christopher Walsh, Founder of MoneyHub. More >>
Kiwis Paid $7 Billion In Credit Card Interest Over 10 Years As Banks Profit
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 5:42 pm | MoneyHub
New analysis reveals credit card debt remains high but fewer New Zealanders are falling into the debt trap. More >>
Dog Bite Injuries Hit Record High: 42 ACC Claims Per Day As Attacks Surge 20% Since 2020
Monday, 29 December 2025, 3:02 pm | MoneyHub
Regional analysis shows significant variation in bite rates. Auckland's 4,726 claims reflect its population size, but areas like the Far North District show elevated rates relative to population that warrant further investigation. More >>
Ford Courier 15 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than Ford Ranger, New Analysis Reveals
Monday, 29 December 2025, 2:53 pm | MoneyHub
Everyone assumes the Hilux is the riskiest car to own because it's stolen most often. But when you account for how many are on the road, it's actually the old Ford Courier that should worry owners most. More >>
83-Year-Old Ford Pickup And Six Pink Cars Among 4,373 Vehicles Stolen In Six Months
Monday, 22 December 2025, 8:21 am | MoneyHub
MoneyHub's ongoing research reveals critical data on car theft trends across New Zealand, pinpointing the most frequently stolen models, theft hotspots, and protective measures for vehicle owners. More >>
MoneyHub Welcomes Initio 2.0 As NZI Powers New Zealand's Digital Insurance Future
Friday, 19 December 2025, 3:20 pm | MoneyHub
Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub's insurance expert, sees this partnership as a game-changer: "NZI just solved the broker dilemma. While some major players are moving away from personal insurance altogether, this deal creates an effective hybrid model." More >>
MoneyHub Unveils The Fleeced Kiwi Awards: Exposing New Zealand’s Worst Financial Rip-Offs
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:16 pm | MoneyHub
“New Zealanders deserve a financial system that rewards trust, not exploits it,” says Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub’s Head of Research. More >>
MoneyHub Publishes Guide To Replace Kiwibank Airpoints Credit Cards As Partnership Ends
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:57 am | MoneyHub
The guide, titled "How to Replace Your Kiwibank Airpoints Credit Card: Best Options", outlines alternative Airpoints-earning credit cards, transition tips, and key considerations to ensure cardholders continue earning Airpoints Dollars and Status Points. More >>
MoneyHub Business Summit 2025 – Connect, Learn, Grow In Queenstown
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:35 am | MoneyHub
Hosted at the QT Queenstown, this summit promises a dynamic blend of education, networking, and strategic partnership opportunities tailored for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. More >>
MoneyHub Updates Key Financial Guides For 2025 And 2026: Empowering Kiwis With Fresh Insights
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:27 am | MoneyHub
MoneyHub remains committed to delivering independent, research-driven resources, solidifying its reputation as a go-to platform for financial education. The updated guides are now live on the MoneyHub website, free for all to access. More >>
