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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 >>
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 >>
