NEWS

Kiwibank matches rivals with 4.99% one-year special

Lender trims most fixed specials while Westpac warns rates could rise

Former ASIC regulator to join global financial planning board

Angus Dale-Jones among three new FPSB directors appointed for 2027

NZ net migration lifts to 22,600 as departures ease

Inflows remain muted, but ASB says uptick should support housing demand

Choosy buyers slow NZ loan approvals as enquiries rebound

Picky property searches and election jitters delay deals, advisers say

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PREMIUM

The people behind Prospa NZ’s pitch

Trust, transparency and strong adviser relationships are central to Prospa NZ’s approach

SPECIALTY

Advisers rate New Zealand’s top mortgage lenders in 2026

ANZ and Vincent Capital take overall gold as turnaround times rebound

Residential

Westpac NZ may lend less on some flood- and slip-prone homes

Westpac NZ will give home loan applicants natural hazard risk reports and may lend less on some at-risk homes, but rules out risk-based pricing.

TV

Award-winning mortgage adviser on tackling New Zealand’s biggest borrowing challenges

Linda Eagleton on earning trust one client at a time

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

AI to create more jobs than it eliminates by 2030: Gartner

New forecast shows impact of AI on the job market

AI to create more jobs than it eliminates by 2030: Gartner

New forecast shows impact of AI on the job market

Canada, US dominate global AI talent: report

‘The main constraint on AI adoption will not be tools or investment — but the availability of skilled professionals’

Business Growth

Fake job interview behind US$6.3bn Binance heist puts hiring on notice

North Korean hackers posed as recruiters to breach the crypto exchange, exposing recruitment fraud risks for HR leaders

Business Growth

AI tools may make women sound less sophisticated at work

A new study raises questions about how AI-generated writing could shape perceptions of professionalism and competence

Business Growth

Global mobility’s compliance blind spots are costing organizations

As cross-border work normalizes, employers face a mounting immigration, tax, and reputational exposure without adequate governance in place

Business Growth

BEST IN MORTGAGE

Best Lenders for Mortgages in New Zealand | Advisers on Lenders

Turnaround times bounce back as ANZ and Vincent Capital top New Zealand mortgage advisers’ 2026 lender rankings

Top Mortgage Advisers Mark a Decade of New Zealand’s Best

Inside the 10th annual ranking, six advisers reveal what’s driving New Zealand’s broker channel toward a 60% share of the market

New Zealand’s Top 40 Mortgage Brokers

Seventy-one nominees. Thousands of client ratings. Forty advisers rated 9.0 or above by the borrowers who know them best. This is how NZ Adviser’s top mortgage advisers work, what they do when deals get hard, and why their clients would not go anywhere else.

Best Mortgage Brokerage Firms in New Zealand

The best mortgage brokerages in New Zealand: moving advice forward

The 2026 New Zealand Mortgage Awards

The 2026 New Zealand Mortgage Awards honoured the nation’s standout advisers, showcasing innovation, excellence and the individuals shaping the future of its mortgage industry