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Five Threefold Group team members smiling together at the KAN 2026 Conference Awards gala evening.
18 May 2026

Threefold Awarded Outstanding Advice Business

At the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN) Industry Awards 2026 held on May 13, Threefold was recognised in *FOUR* different categories – a result we think reflects the caliber of people, advice, and processes across our business. The headline result was our team taking out the Outstanding Advice Business Recognition (5+ Advisers) award. The judges were […]

A cheerful family of three—a man, a woman, and a young boy—lie on the floor in front of a sofa, laughing and watching TV together with a bowl of popcorn nearby, celebrating their recent mortgage cashback win.
23 Sep 2025

Mortgage Cashbacks and Cash-Retention Payments

How to make cashbacks and cash retention payments work for you! Banks in New Zealand often offer thousands of dollars in cashback payments to win your mortgage business. The marketing hook is obvious: instant money in your account, just for taking out a home loan. With the right approach, refinancing and securing a mortgage cashback […]

A man and a woman stand outside a house under construction, looking at blueprints—perhaps planning renovations or even considering refinancing for renovations. The woman holds an orange mug, with tools and materials spread out before them amid lush greenery.
26 Aug 2025

Refinancing for Renovations

How to Fund Your Dream Upgrade Without Overcommitting Whether you’re looking to future-proof your family home, add value before selling or finally create the kitchen you’ve always wanted, large scale renovations don’t come cheap.  For many Kiwis, refinancing your mortgage can be a smart and cost-effective way to access the funds needed for home improvements. […]

A smiling family of four, including two adults and two children, sits closely together indoors near a window, posing for a cheerful group photo as part of the META campaign.
26 Aug 2025

Can You Afford to Self-Insure? 

Understanding the real costs of going without insurance cover and why self-insuring might cost more than you think… When you’re earning a good income, building assets and you feel in control of your finances, it’s natural to ask the question: “Do I still need this insurance?” We hear this sometimes from clients who are financially […]

A smiling self-employed man with glasses and a green shirt stands with his arms crossed, leaning against a wall in a modern office with warm lighting and wooden desks in the background.
26 Aug 2025

KiwiSaver and the Self-Employed

How to Bridge the Retirement Savings Gap For New Zealand’s growing self-employed workforce (which is estimated to be more than 420,000 people, including tradies, contractors, healthcare workers, creative freelancers, consultants, and gig workers), the challenge of saving for retirement looks very different from that of employees. A new report from the Retirement Commission highlights that […]

A woman smiles while holding a potted fern and a cardboard box. Beside her, a girl helps carry a box, and a man in the background carries more boxes, suggesting they are moving into a new home.
26 Aug 2025

The Mortgage Myth

Why The Lowest Rate Doesn’t Always Equal The Biggest Savings Over the past 12 months, the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in New Zealand has been steadily dropping. That’s good news for borrowers, because it’s flowed through to lower interest rates across most fixed terms. It means many households now have the opportunity to lock in […]

A woman smiling and holding a potted plant and a cardboard box stands in a home entryway, with a man behind her carrying a large moving box. Moving boxes, a teddy bear, and July campaign details are visible around them.
28 Jul 2025

Rates Are Dropping: Is it worth overpaying your mortgage? 

How a little extra can cut years off your loan and save you thousands in interest With interest rates having eased over the last 12-months, it’s understandable that many of us are wondering whether now’s the time to enjoy a bit of breathing room on repayments. But there’s a smarter opportunity worth considering. When your […]

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24 Jul 2025

Family Expanding? Why It’s Important To Review Your Insurances

A few things to consider about your personal insurances… There’s nothing quite like becoming a parent to make you think about the future! Whether you are planning your first child, you’re adjusting to life with a newborn, or navigating the juggle of multiple kids, it’s natural to start thinking about how to protect your family […]

A smiling man with short hair sits on a white couch, talking on a smartphone about his insurance claim. His right arm is bandaged in a white cast, and he gives a thumbs-up with the injured hand. Curtains are visible in the background.
12 Jun 2025

Are You Missing Out on an Insurance Claim?

Did you know that many New Zealanders are entitled to claim under their insurance policies and don’t even realise it? One of the most commonly overlooked benefits is the Accidental Injury clause (also known as a Specific Injury benefit) found in many mortgage or income protection policies – or available as a stand-alone benefit.  Because […]

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