Insights

Get Your Teens Set Up for Life with KiwiSaver: A Parent’s Guide

A practical KiwiSaver conversation for NZ families, including how under-18s join, the 2026 contribution rules, fund risk and a first-job checklist.

Time, Money, and Meaning: Rethinking Retirement and Legacy

Fixed vs Floating: How to Time Your Home Loan Refix Just Right

Brendon’s Big Walk: Te Araroa Awaits

Brendon is heading off to walk the Te Araroa Trail—3,000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff. While he’s away, the Velocity team is here to help, and we’ll share updates from his epic journey along the way!

Insurance, AI & a Bit of Banter: Your Caveo Update

Check out the latest monthly banter in the Premium Yarn, the one insurance blog that won't put you to sleep.

Buying a Home in 2025: Our Team Shares their Own Experiences

Thinking about buying a home in Wellington? You're not alone — we too have just navigated the highs, lows, and surprises of the 2025 property market. To shed light on what it's really like out there, our team to share their own home buying journeys in a quick-fire Q&A. From mortgage choices to suburb picks, deposit hacks to auction day nerves — these are the stories behind the sold signs.

I Want to Shout from the Rooftops How Grateful I Am for Health Insurance!

Debbie’s powerful journey through bowel cancer highlights the life-saving impact of group health insurance. With fast access to treatment and comprehensive follow-up care, she avoided major surgery and made a full recovery. Her story is a testament to the value of timely, supported healthcare when it’s needed most.

The Velocity Financial Spin for July 2025

Read our latest Spin issue for nuggets and gems of financial insights and wisdom you need to know.

First-Home Buyer FAQs: KiwiSaver, Deposits, and Pre-Approval Explained

Thinking about buying your first home? You're not alone. With house prices and interest rates low, it's a hot topic — and we’re getting loads of questions. Check out our top FAQs to get started, then reach out to chat about borrowing, pre-approval, and KiwiSaver readiness.

Let’s Talk About “Miscommunication” in Insurance Claims

Miscommunication in insurance claims can cost you big. From speed estimates to Airbnb listings, even small inaccuracies can trigger claim declines or cancellations. Honesty matters—and working with a broker means your story gets checked before it’s sent. Read more on how to avoid costly mistakes in your next claim.

I Know I Need Insurance, But What Kind?

Choose insurance by identifying the financial shocks your household could not absorb, then compare policy definitions, exclusions, costs and trade-offs.

Fixed vs Floating: Why I’m Fixing for One Year (And Why You Might Not)

Refixing your mortgage this month? Read our most popular monthly blog for the lowdown on what's happening with interest rates this month and our tips for mortgage holders.