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Criteria for First Home Grant eligibility
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Take time to look at inheritance options
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Pooling KiwiSaver to buy first home
Two siblings can both withdraw their KiwiSaver funds to buy a property
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Joining any scheme is better than not joining at all.
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One chance for First Home withdrawal
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Account still active despite no job
If you are unable to keep up with rent or mortgage payments, talk to your bank.
Last chance to secure the govt top up
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The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
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Tools to help savers buy first home
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Retiring abroad: How does it work?
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KiwiSaver should be on 'do-now' list
It is important to note that you do not have to stay with your employer's chosen provider
Sick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency department
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Waiting to buy a house may pay off
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Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
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Bridge the gender gap in your savings
Arrange for KiwiSaver payments to be deducted from your parental leave payments.
Mum's the word for new cookbook
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KiwiSaver tips for buying first home
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