Discover our house articlesTips on protecting the things that matter the most to you.House Keeping safe this holiday season The festive season is here, and for some, it’s time to head away. Take a look at our tips to help keep what’s important to you safe these holidays. Tower translates: Gradual damage It’s important you understand what this means for your cover, any potential claims, and how to help prevent gradual damage. Silt and debris removal after a natural hazard Find out more on silt and debris inundation and what to do if your property is affected. House insurance claims after a natural hazard Experiencing a natural hazard event can be stressful. Here’s a rundown of what to expect if you have to make a claim. NHC explained The Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is the new name for the EQC. Here’s more on who they are and how they help. How to save money on your insurance You’ve found insurance cover, and now you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Here are things to consider that could save you money. Why do house insurance premiums change? House insurance premiums can change for various reasons. Here are some important factors we consider when calculating your premium. Ways to save on house insurance Buying a house is a big investment. Here’s some tips to help you save on your premiums while maintaining adequate cover. Protect your property during a reno Renovating can be exciting, but it can also come with its risks and challenges. Protect your property during your renovation with these tips. Deep cleaning your home's exterior These handy deep cleaning tips can help prevent damage to the outside of your home over time, minimising the need for repairs. Holiday tips: Keeping your home safe Preparing for a well-earned holiday is an exciting time. Just don’t forget to make sure your house is safe while you’re away. Deep clean inside your home Help prevent damage inside your home over time and enjoy a beautiful home environment with these deep cleaning tips. Be fire aware: Home fire prevention Doing fire safety checks all year-round could make all the difference in protecting your home and belongings from fire. BBQ 101: Tips to help use yours safely Is there anything better than the great Kiwi BBQ? A safe Kiwi BBQ! Barbecues can be a fire risk, so check out these tips to help you use yours safely. Prevent plumbing problems Routine checks and maintenance can help prevent major plumbing problems and claims. Take care of your home with these tips. Dryer safety: Protect your home and belongings Here are safety tips to protect your home and belongings and avoid an insurance claim by using your dryer properly. Warm and worry-free ways to heat your home Before you switch on the heater or load up the log pile, here’s a couple of things you can do to keep your home safe and warm at the same time. Power up your plugs like a pro Ever blown a circuit? Annoying right? Here’s how to stop overloading your electrical outlets and save your home from short circuiting. What should you do after a natural flood? Take steps to minimise damage and disruption following a flood with our handy guide to help get you back on track. Sustainable building and renovations Eco-homes and a sustainable design are worth considering before you build or renovate – for your health, your wallet, and the planet. Insuring older homes What to look out for when buying an older home, and what this may mean for your house insurance policy. Lake Ōhau fire two years on We caught up with Tower customers Nyree and Pieter Schaar in their new home, completely rebuilt by Tower. Something's happened to my house… now what? If you’re making a house insurance claim, you want to know what happens next. Here’s how our claims work so you’re prepared. Your quick guide to inflation and insurance in NZ How does inflation affect your house and contents insurance? Take a look at what it means for you and your policies. How does house insurance work anyway? Your home is probably your biggest asset. But understanding house insurance can be confusing. So we’re here to make it easy. The 101 on renovation cover Is it worth getting renovation insurance? Here’s why insuring your home when it’s at its most vulnerable is a smart move. Fire safety at home As the weather changes it’s important to stay fire safe at home. Keep your house warm during winter Cooler months mean our homes can get chilly and damp so we’ve put together a few tips to keep your family warm and dry this winter. Water & flood damage: What's covered? Water and flood damage are some of the most common reasons for insurance claims, so what exactly are you covered for? House safety tips Here are some handy tips to help keep your house safe. How to repair water damage Find out how experts assessed and repaired a customer’s water-damaged house. LPG cylinder safety tips Many Kiwi households have an LPG cylinder at their home. Here’s some useful information and tips to help you store your cylinder safely. The six do's and don'ts of DIY Planning a DIY renovation at home? Get the most out of the process with this list of some dos and don’ts. Cheap and easy ways to move home Moving house in New Zealand can be a stressful experience. We’ve put some tips together to help you prepare for your next home move. Insurance tips when selling a house If you’re selling your home, find out when you need insurance, when to cancel it, and what you’ll need to tell your insurer. When do I need lifestyle block insurance? Make sure you get the right insurance for your lifestyle block and make it your slice of the Kiwi dream. Tips for insuring your first home Are you a first home buyer? Here’s what you need to know about insuring your house and valuables. How to get your home ready for bad weather We’ve put together some tips to help you prepare your home for the severe rainy and windy conditions we sometimes experience. How to clean your gutters As we head into the rainy months, it’s important to make sure your home is up to the job. Cleaning gutters should be high on your autumn to do list. What to do if your home's burgled Having your home broken into and burgled can be extremely traumatic. There are things you can do to make dealing with the aftermath easier. Your insurance renewal checklist Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s some information on the process. Discover all
Keeping safe this holiday season The festive season is here, and for some, it’s time to head away. Take a look at our tips to help keep what’s important to you safe these holidays.
Tower translates: Gradual damage It’s important you understand what this means for your cover, any potential claims, and how to help prevent gradual damage.
Silt and debris removal after a natural hazard Find out more on silt and debris inundation and what to do if your property is affected.
House insurance claims after a natural hazard Experiencing a natural hazard event can be stressful. Here’s a rundown of what to expect if you have to make a claim.
NHC explained The Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is the new name for the EQC. Here’s more on who they are and how they help.
How to save money on your insurance You’ve found insurance cover, and now you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Here are things to consider that could save you money.
Why do house insurance premiums change? House insurance premiums can change for various reasons. Here are some important factors we consider when calculating your premium.
Ways to save on house insurance Buying a house is a big investment. Here’s some tips to help you save on your premiums while maintaining adequate cover.
Protect your property during a reno Renovating can be exciting, but it can also come with its risks and challenges. Protect your property during your renovation with these tips.
Deep cleaning your home's exterior These handy deep cleaning tips can help prevent damage to the outside of your home over time, minimising the need for repairs.
Holiday tips: Keeping your home safe Preparing for a well-earned holiday is an exciting time. Just don’t forget to make sure your house is safe while you’re away.
Deep clean inside your home Help prevent damage inside your home over time and enjoy a beautiful home environment with these deep cleaning tips.
Be fire aware: Home fire prevention Doing fire safety checks all year-round could make all the difference in protecting your home and belongings from fire.
BBQ 101: Tips to help use yours safely Is there anything better than the great Kiwi BBQ? A safe Kiwi BBQ! Barbecues can be a fire risk, so check out these tips to help you use yours safely.
Prevent plumbing problems Routine checks and maintenance can help prevent major plumbing problems and claims. Take care of your home with these tips.
Dryer safety: Protect your home and belongings Here are safety tips to protect your home and belongings and avoid an insurance claim by using your dryer properly.
Warm and worry-free ways to heat your home Before you switch on the heater or load up the log pile, here’s a couple of things you can do to keep your home safe and warm at the same time.
Power up your plugs like a pro Ever blown a circuit? Annoying right? Here’s how to stop overloading your electrical outlets and save your home from short circuiting.
What should you do after a natural flood? Take steps to minimise damage and disruption following a flood with our handy guide to help get you back on track.
Sustainable building and renovations Eco-homes and a sustainable design are worth considering before you build or renovate – for your health, your wallet, and the planet.
Insuring older homes What to look out for when buying an older home, and what this may mean for your house insurance policy.
Lake Ōhau fire two years on We caught up with Tower customers Nyree and Pieter Schaar in their new home, completely rebuilt by Tower.
Something's happened to my house… now what? If you’re making a house insurance claim, you want to know what happens next. Here’s how our claims work so you’re prepared.
Your quick guide to inflation and insurance in NZ How does inflation affect your house and contents insurance? Take a look at what it means for you and your policies.
How does house insurance work anyway? Your home is probably your biggest asset. But understanding house insurance can be confusing. So we’re here to make it easy.
The 101 on renovation cover Is it worth getting renovation insurance? Here’s why insuring your home when it’s at its most vulnerable is a smart move.
Keep your house warm during winter Cooler months mean our homes can get chilly and damp so we’ve put together a few tips to keep your family warm and dry this winter.
Water & flood damage: What's covered? Water and flood damage are some of the most common reasons for insurance claims, so what exactly are you covered for?
How to repair water damage Find out how experts assessed and repaired a customer’s water-damaged house.
LPG cylinder safety tips Many Kiwi households have an LPG cylinder at their home. Here’s some useful information and tips to help you store your cylinder safely.
The six do's and don'ts of DIY Planning a DIY renovation at home? Get the most out of the process with this list of some dos and don’ts.
Cheap and easy ways to move home Moving house in New Zealand can be a stressful experience. We’ve put some tips together to help you prepare for your next home move.
Insurance tips when selling a house If you’re selling your home, find out when you need insurance, when to cancel it, and what you’ll need to tell your insurer.
When do I need lifestyle block insurance? Make sure you get the right insurance for your lifestyle block and make it your slice of the Kiwi dream.
Tips for insuring your first home Are you a first home buyer? Here’s what you need to know about insuring your house and valuables.
How to get your home ready for bad weather We’ve put together some tips to help you prepare your home for the severe rainy and windy conditions we sometimes experience.
How to clean your gutters As we head into the rainy months, it’s important to make sure your home is up to the job. Cleaning gutters should be high on your autumn to do list.
What to do if your home's burgled Having your home broken into and burgled can be extremely traumatic. There are things you can do to make dealing with the aftermath easier.
Your insurance renewal checklist Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s some information on the process.