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Nov 25, 2025
24:36
As the cost of insurance rises, Consumer NZ sees worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insurance
From house insurance to health insurance, mortgage to pet to funeral, the list of what can be insured seems to be growing. Insurance experts list the ones you can cancel.
Guests:
- Rebecca Styles - Consumer NZ head of investigations
- Bianca Russell - North Shore office manager
- Chris Walsh - MoneyHub founder
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