Helping Kiwis be financially empowered

Our purpose is to support the Unity Community in achieving their money goals. Read our blogs below to help you make better financial decisions for your future.

What Support Is Available For First Home Buyers In New Zealand?

It’s no secret that house prices have soared in recent years and even though we are in an uncertain housing market, it is still increasingly challenging to...

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Posted August 2023

What Is A Recession & What Does It Mean For You?

While it’s a grim predicament, we’re lucky to be in the early stages and still have time to prepare.We’re here to support our members through this challeng...

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Posted July 2023

How To Financially Prepare Yourself For A Recession

We’re all feeling the pinch of rising inflation.From the supermarket to the gas pump, everyday costs increase month by month. Many Kiwis are doing it tough...

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Posted June 2023

Prepare Your Home Loan For A Recession

If you feel vulnerable in the current economic climate, you're not alone. Many New Zealanders are feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living. As the wo...

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Posted May 2023

Applying For Your First Home Loan? Here's What You Need To Know.

Applying for your first home loan may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. From deposits to financial assistance, we’re here to help you understand...

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Posted February 2023

Our Guide To Buying Your First Home In New Zealand

Buying your first home is equal parts exciting and challenging. It's a complicated process filled with research, jargon, and plenty of number crunching. Wi...

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Posted January 2023

Term deposits vs savings accounts. Which is best?

Are you struggling to save? If so, then you’re not alone. For many Kiwis, talking about saving money is easy, but actually doing it? That can prove difficu...

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Posted November 2022

Tackling debt one step at a time

With the cost of living rising (from groceries, fuel, school fees and more) so, too, was Kate and Gabe's debt.  For this couple, credit card, store card an...

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Posted October 2022

Unity reduced Simon's repayments by $1,969 per month!

When Simon was first referred to Unity, it was obvious that his level of debt was starting to weigh on his mind.  Simon was struggling to see a positive ou...

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Posted October 2022

The articles published on this page are not financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. The opinions published in these articles are not those of Unity Credit Union’s