Advice For Life
We are here to help you make the most of your life.
By working together, we will build greater financial certainty — with personalised financial advice for every stage of your journey.
How Lifetime Can Help You With Your Financial Plan
KiwiSaver
Start your KiwiSaver journey with confidence.
KiwiSaver is more than just a savings account — it is a key part of your long-term financial plan. Whether you’re aiming for your first home or a more secure retirement, we will help you build a strategy that supports your goals and grows with you.
Home Loans
Secure the right mortgage with expert advice.
Buying a home is a major financial step — and the right lending strategy matters. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, moving up, or investing, our advisers will guide you through the process and help structure a home loan that fits your long-term goals.
Personal Insurance
Confidence through every stage of life.
Whether you’re protecting your income, your health, or your family’s future, we provide expert, impartial advice to help you choose the right insurance cover. As life changes, we ensure your protection plan changes with it — and we’re here when it counts
Investments
Grow your wealth with a clear, personalised strategy.
Whether you are saving for the future or looking to make your money work harder, we help you invest with confidence. Our expert advisers design tailored investment plans and adapt them as your life evolves.
Financial Planning
Clarity and confidence for every life stage.
A good financial plan connects today’s decisions with tomorrow’s goals. Whether you’re just starting out or planning for retirement, we will help you map out a clear, personalised strategy and adapt it as life evolves.
Business Advice
Strategic financial guidance for business owners.
Running a business comes with complex financial decisions. We work with you to protect what you have built, plan for growth, and prepare for the future — with expert advice tailored to your business and personal goals.
Client Satisfaction & Feedback
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Clients who said Lifetime understood their financial situation and goals.
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Clients who said Lifetime made it easy to understand the financial advice and make decisions.
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Clients who said they achieved their financial objectives with Lifetime's advice.
Feedback
Having health insurance set up for me through my broker Otto Lijzenga at LifeTime has given me the financial freedom to seek the professionals that I need to help me with my condition - endometriosis. Having the specialist cover option, mea...
Claire O’Keeffe
Owner/Director, The Game Plan Gym
When I was looking for a Financial Adviser one of my top priorities was to find someone who was ready to listen and actively interested in delivering the type of customer experience I was looking for which was to have an open, honest, trust...
Bobby
James Lowes was our saving grace! We own our first home because he backed us from beginning to end. He gave us a starting point, a push forward, our "where to next" every month or so, and acted as a personal cheer leader!
We also had him ...
Coralie H. & James P.
The whole process of putting together a financial plan for my retirement was not only professional but very informative. This has given me a high degree of certainty that I will have income from by assets and savings available to me to main...
Leanne
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Emily. She set us on track financially and used plain language to do so. The biggest upside was the security that comes with having a sound financial plan going forward. Sharing your finances is a ve...
Emma Bailey
Home Loan Rates Are Dropping – But Look Who Quietly Beat ANZ to the Punch
There’s no denying it: after the Reserve Bank’s OCR cut last week, interest rates are finally starting to fall – and fast.
ANZ made headlines with a sharp round of fixed rate drops this week, bringing its 18-month special down to 4.89% and its one-year fixed rate to 4.95%. That’s the lowest ANZ’s fixed rates have been in over three years, and a welcome reprieve for buyers and refixers alike.
Making Sense of Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Budget 2025 has landed, and with it, a sharp focus on doing more with less. Branded as a back-to-basics budget, this year’s announcement signals a disciplined approach to spending, with targeted support in areas that matter most: healthcare, education and the economy.
Whether you’re planning your next career move, growing a business or making sure your retirement savings are working hard, the Budget can have a flow-on effect. Let’s unpack what’s changed, what it means for you, and how to stay financially confident in the year ahead.
Money & Mental Health - Let's Talk About The Link
Over half of New Zealanders say financial stress has impacted their wellbeing. That’s not just a statistic. It’s a signal. It means many of us are quietly worrying about our financial future, unsure who to turn to or where to start.
At Lifetime, we know financial advice is about more than dollars and cents. It’s about reducing worry, building confidence, and helping you feel more in control, both emotionally and financially.
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