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Secure your future, buy your first home. Kickstart your journey to financial independence with KiwiSaver.

Save for the retirement you want

A retirement funded by NZ Super alone is unlikely to offer any more than a 'no-frills' lifestyle. This is why more and more New Zealanders are using KiwiSaver to save for the retirement lifestyle they desire.

The Government-backed scheme is designed to encourage regular savings throughout your life, and if you're employed, your employers may also contribute to your fund on an ongoing basis. Plus, contributing members can benefit from annual Government contributions: for each dollar you contribute, the Government adds an extra 50 cents to your account, up to a maximum of $521.43 each year. Sound like a no-brainer?

Step on the property ladder

The other important feature of KiwiSaver is the ability to withdraw almost all of your funds (except for $1,000) to purchase a first home. Additionally, you may be eligible for a KiwiSaver FirstHome grant of up to $5,000 for an existing home, or up to $10,000 for a new build. 

Many Kiwis are taking advantage of this option to step on the property ladder and start building their wealth. 

We can help you

Like to discuss your KiwiSaver needs? Please don't hesitate to contact us. We can help structure your KiwiSaver for your short and long-term financial goals.

FAQs

Have a few questions? We're here to help.

  • What do you charge for your advice services?

    We do not charge our clients for our services; instead we receive commission from the insurance provider once the agreed solution is confirmed. We receive this remuneration in the form of upfront and trail commission. To find out more about how we are remunerated, please view our Disclosure Statements on the About Page.

  • Do you charge for mortgage advice?

    Usually, we are paid a commission by the lender once your loan has settled, and do not charge fees. However, a fee may apply in certain circumstances and we encourage you to view our Disclosure Statement here for full information on our remuneration.

  • Why is mortgage advice valuable?

    There are many reasons - but most importantly, a mortgage adviser is expert at helping you carefully consider what your short and long term goals are and how to structure your loan accordingly. And of course, you have access to our relationships with lenders, knowledge and expertise, not to mention sharp negotiation skills when it comes time to talk interest rate.

  • What should I spend on insurance?

    Like insurance itself, there is no single answer to this question. It depends on your areas of risk and needs. Having says that though, it is really important that you don’t spend too much by taking out unnecessary cover or excessive levels of cover, or too little, which may leave you financially exposed should the unforeseen happen. Getting it just right for your needs and budget is a big part of what we do.

Testimonials

Fantastic service, professional team. A family run business that will always work with your best interest at heart!
Faieka Cassiem
Shane has guided me with all avenues when it comes to KiwiSaver and my 1st home purchase. Shane is very knowledgeable and has an excellent appreciation for your needs when it comes to your insurance!
Rhys Pemberton
Myself and my partner had been dreaming of landscaping our backyard for years. We requested a loan top up through multiple mortgage brokers and were turned away. We found that none of these mortgage brokers actually took the time to listen to us and appreciate our situation. We were probably too much work for them for not enough reward. My last hope was Brad Whitford from Discovery Financial Services. I made contact with him late one evening and he replied within half an hour and asked me to give him a call. Brad really listened to us and asked a lot of questions about our situation to get a very good understanding of our financial position. Brad went over and beyond to secure our loan top up when other mortgage brokers told us it was impossible. He was outstanding with his communication throughout the entire process. Thank you Brad for helping make our dream come true. I will be recommending Brad to everyone I know. 5 stars!
Justin Horsfield
Fantastic! Shane is someone who really wants the best for his clients Highly recommended.
Jono Frankle
Jason is a good man and a great Insurance Adviser, I trust his thoughts and feedback 110%.
Azza Martin
Shane helped me a lot with my insurances and Kiwisaver. He is very professional and knowledgable. I highly recommend him.
Steven Matthew
We have been very impressed with the service received from Bradley. Our only regret is not engaging him sooner. He helped us get a deal over the line that we didn't think was possible in such a short timeframe. He kept us very well informed and provided great advice throughout the process. We look forward to working more with Bradley in the future and have already recommended him to others.
T & O
Shane has been very helpful, excellent communication & advice. Have already recommended him to my extended family.
Shane has been brilliant helping me with the claim process. We have the claim submitted and turned around very quickly and the benefit paid out. We wouldn’t of had this done so quickly and easily without Shane’s help.
Jason has taken the time to go over our insurance needs and has provided us with great options and advice. He was able to help get our cover issued and in place and we are very happy with the outcome. Highly recommended.
I highly recommend Jason from Discovery Financial Services. We have had a great experience working with Jason with our personal insurance. Jason is helpful, thorough, efficient and a pleasure to deal with.
Shane has provided great customer service and communication. He is always there when we need him and couldn’t recommend him enough.

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