7 Jun 2025

The pressure of home premiums

From Saturday Morning, 7:40 am on 7 June 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

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House insurance is something all homeowners need. It's meant to provide peace of mind, yet rising premiums are making it increasingly difficult to access.

New research from Consumer NZ shows that insurance is now the fourth most significant financial pressure on New Zealand households.

Susie asks Consumer NZ's head investigative journalist Rebecca Styles what the situation is.

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