Your Toolkit

Welcome to Your Toolkit - a curated hub of practical resources designed to support your financial confidence and business success.

Here you’ll find a handpicked selection of tools, links, and information, from the latest interest rates and credit score insights to banking calculators and economic development resources, all recommended by our team to help you make informed, confident decisions.

If you are looking for articles and opinions check out our Library.

Library

Resources - all thing business

  • Latest Interest Rates - in one place

    Current Interest rates from mortgage lenders on one page. Includes a link to each lenders mortgage product information, along with plenty of tools and calculators.

  • How much can you borrow?

    Using a main bank calculator, understand how much you can borrow based on bank / CCCFA assessment.

  • Property Value Estimates

    Using AI & market intel, OneRoof estimates the property value, as well as providing a host of useful information on the property.

    NB: Lenders often see Registered Valuation as best source of Market Value.

  • Properties in the Market

    Current listings of Residential, Commercial and Rural properties for sale through leading Agents.

  • Tips for Interest Rates negotiation

    Some tips and thoughts keep in mind when it comes to interest rate negotiations.

  • What is my Credit Score?

    Why you need to care about your credit score and how to find out what yours is.

Information to help with planning

  • With a host of calculators, guides, advice and blogs, if its finance related this is the place to head. A free, government-funded, independent agency dedicated to helping New Zealanders get ahead financially.

  • From start up to established businesses this site has tools and expert advice from government and industry, designed to help Kiwi businesses save time and succeed.

  • ANZ Biz Hub offers free guides and templates to start, run or grow your business. Access a range of practical tools, guides, workshops - from business plans templates to business webinars.

  • Amplify, the economic development agency for the Taupō district. They exist to grow the local economy.

    Check out some of the great options for business support in the Taupō district.

Economic Reports, Outlooks & Guides

  • Renowned NZ Economist Tony Alexander produces a weekly report with a regular focus on housing and interest rates… it is a must read!

    The link below takes you through to his latest report along with his library of recent publications.

  • A library of Economic reports and outlooks, including a daily alert for current and overnight market activity, along with current swap rates - an indicator of longer term fixed rates (before margins).

  • A host of industry reports and outlooks delivered on a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis.

  • Comprehensive, objective resources to help find the right financial products or services.

    Providing transparent, up-to-date resources to help you know your consumer rights.