IFAA News & Updates | Insights for NZ Financial Advisers

The One Insurance You Should Have Before Anything Else

16 August 2026

Think about what you currently have insured. Your car. Your home. Maybe the contents inside it. Now think about whether you have insurance for yourself – for your health, your body, your ability to get timely medical treatment...

Getting Older? How a Higher Excess Could Help You Keep Your Health Insurance

27 July 2026

In a story published by Stuff in December of 2025 an issue faced by thousands of older New Zealanders was brought to light… A 73-year-old widowed pensioner, living on $2,153 a month, had watched her health insurance premium ju...

Buying Your First Home in 2026: What’s Changed…

29 June 2026

If buying your first home has felt out of reach for the past few years, 2026 may be the year that changes. Interest rates have dropped significantly, house prices have settled, and banks are lending again – even to buyers who ...

Financial advice isn’t just for the wealthy: Here’s who actually benefits most

13 May 2026

For many people, financial advice feels like something you turn to later. When you’re earning more, when you’ve built up assets, when things are more “complicated”. Until then, it’s easy to assume you should be able to manage ...

Supporting your kids financially without compromising your own future

29 April 2026

For most parents, helping their kids financially feels like part of the job. You want to give them opportunities you maybe didn’t have, make life a little easier, or help them get ahead in an increasingly expensive world. That...

KiwiSaver Is Changing: How This Affect Your Savings, Retirement, and Home Goals

16 March 2026

We’ve all heard about the KiwiSaver updates that are taking effect come April 1st 2026, but if you need a quick reminder here are the key points: Default KiwiSaver rates will increase to 3.5% Members will be able apply for a t...

Why Do Kiwis Insure Their Cars but Not Their Lives?

27 February 2026

Here’s an insurance stat that might surprise you: New Zealanders are almost twice as likely to have car insurance as they are to have life or health insurance… despite life insurance protecting arguably your most valuable asse...

IFAA National Conference 2025 – Queenstown

8 December 2025

Future-Ready Advice: Adapting for a Changing World The IFAA National Conference was held in the stunning alpine setting of Queenstown from 29–31 October, bringing together 80 members, sponsors and business partners for three d...

Protecting Your Business: Key Person Insurance for SMEs

29 October 2025

Many SME owners in New Zealand already protect their physical assets – insuring things like buildings, vehicles, and equipment. But few stop to think about protecting against the loss of their most valuable asset of all: their...

Father and son fishing together – symbolising family moments impacted by prostate cancer awareness during Blue September in New Zealand.

Prostate Cancer in New Zealand: Why Insurance Matters More Than Ever

16 September 2025

This month is Blue September – New Zealand’s national awareness month for prostate cancer. It’s a time dedicated to shining a light on the most commonly diagnosed cancer for New Zealand men, and a reminder of just how many Kiw...

What to know about changes to KiwiSaver

19 August 2025

If you’re one of the 89% of working-age New Zealanders who are enrolled in KiwiSaver, you’ll no doubt have noticed plenty of recent news coverage about changes to the scheme. From increasing default contribution rates, to redu...

How managed funds can help achieve your financial goals

31 July 2025

When it comes to investing for your future, managed funds can be a very smart strategy. The managed fund you’ll be most familiar with is KiwiSaver. Using a managed fund can help you achieve your long-term goals like saving for...