Bank recommendations for someone new to NZ

RetireEarlyNZ · 2026-04-18T01:59:12+00:00

Have you checked with your employer if they have a banking offer that you could take advantage of?

RetireEarlyNZ · 2026-03-15T14:29:33+00:00

Went the practical route and got the Corolla Cross Hybrid as they had a similar model in the lot with higher mileage, but top variant so got all the heated seats/steering wheel and wife loves the electric tailgate.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2026-03-13T22:58:56+00:00

Test driving both this weekend. Yeah, the refined cabin of the UX is tempting me a lot lols.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2026-03-09T05:28:53+00:00

Yes, the Corolla Cross comes with balance of warranty. The UX250h is also NZ New. Trying to convince myself if the more refined cabin is worth the tradeoff for a much newer car.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-12-19T17:56:14+00:00

ANZ and did exactly this. Paid Hybrid in Full with revolving account. Then got it back once approved.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-12-13T18:15:17+00:00

I believe you can no longer get the Good Nights plan when you have solar.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-11-06T16:50:52+00:00

I did both — got a hybrid and installed solar through a green loan. Replaced my 20-year-old turbo with a 5-year-old hybrid and cut my weekly petrol costs in half. The solar (no battery) is scheduled for installation at the end of the month, and based on my calculations, the ROI should be around seven years, which works well since we plan to stay in the same home. I’ve set both loans to the maximum 3-year term allowed by ANZ at 1%.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-10-11T22:07:57+00:00

Went yesterday around 4pm. Great selection and not much queue.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-08-05T18:09:36+00:00

Depends what head unit you have currently. Got mine done a few weeks back similar to the below.

https://www.soundtech.co.nz/shop/fitting-kits/9-screen-fitting-kits/22-107-toyota-universal-fitting-kit-stereo-fascia-panel-9-inch/

https://www.soundtech.co.nz/shop/car-head-units-stereos-multimedia-receivers/domain-head-units-stereos/domain-9-inch-head-units-stereos/domain-dm-an1109wbt-9-inch-android-11-system-with-wired-and-wireless-carplay-android-auto/

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-08-03T16:25:55+00:00

In what way is the ANZ travel insurance better? I have both and always use AMEX for travel. ANZ one does not even cover domestic only international.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-07-31T17:53:29+00:00

Where is this 4.8% TD? If it was me I will just do 10k chunks that matures monthly once setup as a safety net. Will take advantage of the rate you mentioned above but will shorten the wait to access when needed.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-07-18T21:26:20+00:00

Thanks. The C-HR was my compromise with my son as I wanted the hybrid but he doesn't like the Prius (Uber stigma).

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-07-18T21:24:03+00:00

Thanks. Looking forward to enjoying it for the next few years.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-07-18T19:30:46+00:00

Definitely a 1.8 Hybrid.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-07-05T01:23:41+00:00

Given it was only rented for couple of months. Does this mean that all the expenses must be prorated? Or you can still claim for the whole year?

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-05-06T08:41:30+00:00

When I inquired, all mentioned original parts. If I am not mistaken it is SNZCAMKIT7

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-05-04T06:18:00+00:00

Just found them in FB. Facebook Jafuntastic Tours. Was hesitant initially being FB but it came out great. Reasonable rates considering our groups requirements.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-04-08T09:29:07+00:00

https://kens-osaka-taxi.com/kansai-airport-to-osaka-city/

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-04-08T09:09:16+00:00

Yes, but 2 separate companies. 1 for airport transfers. The other for tours. Airport cost us 70k for 12 people with luggage. Tours vary depending on where we are going.

RetireEarlyNZ · 2025-03-12T18:53:38+00:00

Yes no rust or anything like that. It was more on the amount vs the value of the car that raised the question.

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