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22 June 2026·42 minute read
How the KiwiSaver Gender Gap is Slowing Down First Home Buyers
60% of Kiwi women are missing out on free KiwiSaver cash. Discover how the structural gender savings gap is quietly delaying first-home deposits in NZ.
Nurain Nadzirah
16 June 2026·46 minute read
Why Millions in Free KiwiSaver Cash is Going Unclaimed This Month
Over 50% of Kiwis are missing out on free money before the June 30 KiwiSaver government contribution deadline. See how to check your balance and top up.
Nurain Nadzirah
10 June 2026·42 minute read
Why Flat Housing Values Make the Smartest Time to Buy a Home
May 2026 housing data confirms a flat NZ property market. Discover how to use this quiet window for maximum leverage before interest rates shift.
Nurain Nadzirah
03 June 2026·63 minute read
NZ Auction Trends 2026: Should FHBs Actually Avoid Bidding?
Low clearance rates aren't a warning—they're a win. Discover why 2026 NZ auction trends mean savvy FHBs are sitting out live bidding to buy smarter.
Nurain Nadzirah
28 May 2026·34 minute read
OCR Hold vs. Rising Swap Rates: Rethinking Your Debt Strategy
The RBNZ has held the OCR at 2.25% in May 2026, but rising swap rates suggest a shift. Discover how to stress-test your mortgage strategy for a higher-rate future.
Nurain Nadzirah
22 June 2026·42 minute read
How the KiwiSaver Gender Gap is Slowing Down First Home Buyers
Nurain Nadzirah
16 June 2026·46 minute read
Why Millions in Free KiwiSaver Cash is Going Unclaimed This Month
Nurain Nadzirah
10 June 2026·42 minute read
Why Flat Housing Values Make the Smartest Time to Buy a Home
Nurain Nadzirah
03 June 2026·63 minute read
NZ Auction Trends 2026: Should FHBs Actually Avoid Bidding?
Nurain Nadzirah
28 May 2026·34 minute read
OCR Hold vs. Rising Swap Rates: Rethinking Your Debt Strategy
Nurain Nadzirah
26 May 2026·37 minute read
5 Hidden Mistakes Tripping Up Kiwi First-Home Buyers in 2026
Nurain Nadzirah
21 May 2026·28 minute read
Key Insights from the Cotality-Westpac Q1 2026 Report
Nurain Nadzirah
13 May 2026·25 minute read
Why the ‘Big Five’ Banks are Hiking Rates (May 2026)
Nurain Nadzirah
14 August 2025·11 minute read
Reflections on Recession: Lessons from the Long Grind
Andrew Chambers
10 April 2025·8 minute read
Reserve bank cuts OCR again
Andrea Rowlands
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How the KiwiSaver Gender Gap is Slowing Down First Home Buyers
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NZ Auction Trends 2026: Should FHBs Actually Avoid Bidding?
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