BREAKING NEWS: Kiwibank is getting a $500m boost.
The Government has approved Kiwibank's plan to raise up to $500 million in new local capital — a move aimed at growing a stronger, locally-owned bank that can better compete with the Aussie-owned giants.
Here’s why it matters to you:
✅ Still majority Kiwi-owned.
✅ More competition = better deals.
✅ Built for growth — not just now, but into the future.
To give you some perspective, this injection could enable Kiwibank to support up to $4 billion in business lending or $10 billion in home lending, offering much-needed fuel to compete more aggressively in the local market.
adviceHQ is proud to be on Kiwibank’s exclusive partner panel — a level of access not available to all mortgage advisers.
If you’re looking to buy, sell, refix, refinance, or grow — get in touch.
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Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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36.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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62.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.2% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.1% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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35.1% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.6% I didn’t know online booking was available
Government targeted relief
My sister is a Pensioner living in Wellsford. She has an appointment at North Shore Hospital tomorrow afternoon at 2.45pm. The 160km round trip would cost about $50 which is too expensive. Instead, she will be taking a free shuttle leaving from Wellsford at 8am tomorrow, so will have almost 6 hours wait at hospital . It is not only families with children who are struggling. I do understand that not everyone can be accommodated in the relief, but just saying.
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