Recent Stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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When the bank says ‘no’
Receiving a ‘no’ from your bank can be disheartening. Whether you're applying for a mortgage, business finance, vehicle lending, or debt consolidation, it's easy to assume the decision is final.
In many cases, it isn't.
Seizing the opportunity
Sam Plummer didn’t feel like he was being represented in Parliament so now he’s doing something about it.
The fine art of applying for a mortgage
Applying for a mortgage can feel complex, but success often comes down to preparation and discipline.
Insights with Infinance by Brian Coogan
First quarter, March 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results announced on June 18 by Statistics NZ show strong results.
Smooth finish to apprenticeship
A 20-year-old Taupō plasterer has taken out the Apprentice of the Year title at the Resene Construction Systems – Rockcote & Plaster Systems National Gala Awards in Christchurch last month.
Getting cash back on the mortgage
We get clients asking about bank cashback offers spurred along by social media posts stating you can get $30k cashback if you switch your mortgage.
Empowering communities a winning strategy
The Lines Company has been named as a finalist in the Distributor of the Year category at the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
Short-term economic outlook
After several years of restrictive monetary policy to control inflation, we were on a solid path to recovery. There was a clear path ahead, then someone decided to go play in the sand.
Annual financial reviews
In today’s rapidly changing financial environment, taking a “set and forget” approach to personal or business finances can prove costly.
Closing the gap on property deals
Bridging finance can be a fast, flexible solution to secure property before you’ve sold your current property, allowing you to upgrade with certainty.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
More solar planned for Taupō
An application to build a large solar farm at the southern end of Lake Taupō is still on the cards, says Meridian Energy Limited, despite it not being accepted into the first lot of fast-track projects.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Slow release for fertiliser revolution
A Taupō-based fertiliser company has developed an innovative slow-release product that reduces nitrogen use but is stuck in legislative limbo when it comes to crucial claims about its ability to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.
Understanding reverse mortgages
So, you’re near to or retired, own your home, maybe an investment property, looking to release some funds for any amount of activities or projects.
Work starts on NZ’s biggest solar farm
Construction is underway on what will be New Zealand’s largest solar farm at Rangitaiki, east of Taupō.
The smart answer to provisional tax
As New Zealand businesses navigate increasingly complex cashflow pressures, tax pooling is emerging as a practical and often underutilised solution for managing provisional tax obligations.
The Consumer Price Index
With the distraction of another Gulf war and resulting fuel prices it’s easy to lose sight of the actual state of the NZ economy.
Financing the problem – Clean Energy Loans – Part 3
So, you’ve had enough of high fuel prices and decided to go electric but need funding.
New safety centre opens
A new commercial vehicle safety centre in Taupō is now operating.
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