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Car

How do I know if I have car insurance?

Learn how to check if your car is insured, find your insurer, locate your policy number, and understand what type of car insurance you have.

What you need before insuring your car

Learn what info you’ll need before buying car insurance in NZ. Have these details ready to make insuring your car as smooth as possible.

What affects car insurance costs in NZ?

Find out what affects the price of car insurance in New Zealand, car costs by age group, and tips to save money on your car insurance premium.
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House

Tips for insuring your first home

Bought your first home? Before picking up the keys, make sure you have the right cover in place. Here’s our guide to getting house insurance.

Landlord rules to keep you covered

If you’re a landlord or thinking about it, here’s how to meet your obligations and stay covered when things go wrong.

One roof for all your insurance

Life moves fast but one thing you can simplify is your insurance admin by keeping all your policies with one insurer. Here’s why.
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Contents

One roof for all your insurance

Life moves fast but one thing you can simplify is your insurance admin by keeping all your policies with one insurer. Here’s why.

Your insurance review checklist

It’s a good idea to review your insurance and check that your cover is up-to-date and still meets your needs. Get going with our handy checklist.

Safety tips for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries can be found everywhere in a home and pose a fire risk. Here are some tips on how to safely manage and dispose of them.
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Travel

Tips to enjoy a safe beach holiday

Before you grab your togs and head for the sand, take a look at our tips to help you have a safe beach holiday.

Travel insurance tips

Planning a getaway? Take a look at our travel insurance tips to see how you can be prepared in case the unexpected happens.

Help your pets enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday

Don’t forget about your furry friends during the holidays. Keep them safe, relaxed and happy with these top tips.
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Pet

How owning a pet adds up

Can you really put a price on loving your pet? From pet insurance to pet proofing your home – here’s what to expect.

Help your pets enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday

Don’t forget about your furry friends during the holidays. Keep them safe, relaxed and happy with these top tips.

When to claim pet insurance

Before you claim pet insurance, it’s handy to know what you can and can’t claim for with most pet insurers.
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Business

Your insurance renewal guide

Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Does my home office need business insurance?

If you’re running a small business from home, here’s what you need to know about insurance cover.

A simple guide to business insurance

With so many different types of cover to choose from, it may seem hard to know which option to go for.
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Boat

Your insurance review checklist

It’s a good idea to review your insurance and check that your cover is up-to-date and still meets your needs. Get going with our handy checklist.

Your insurance renewal guide

Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Tips to keep your boat in shape

If it’s been a while since you’ve been out on the water, it’s vital to check over a few things on your boat before you do.
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Disaster

What to do in a flood

From prep to clean-up, these flood tips can help you stay safe and protect the things you love before, during, and after a flood hits.

What to do in a storm

Learn how to prepare for, stay safe during, and recover from a storm. Help keep your loved ones, home, and belongings safe with our simple tips.

What to do in a landslide

It’s important to know how to get ready for, respond to, and recover from a landslide. Here are some tips to help you be prepared.
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Other

Keeping your insurance in check with inflation

Tower’s Chief Claims Officer Steve Wilson gives some insight into Tower’s response to inflation and its effect on insurance.

Tower champions gender diversity and inclusion

At Tower we value transparency, and today we’re joining @MindTheGap ‘s initiative to disclose our gender pay gap.
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