Kia ora, Aucklanders! If you’ve been watching the news, you might’ve seen something surprising: Auckland’s housing market is bouncing back. After months (okay, years) of ups and downs, the median house price is sitting at just over $1 million. 

That’s right – the market’s looking more stable, and if you’ve been waiting for good news, this might just be it.

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🏡 What This Means (And Doesn’t Mean)

Before you break out the bubbly, here’s the full picture: While prices are holding steady, the rest of the economy is still a bit shaky. Unemployment is sitting at 5.1% in the March 2025 quarter, and inflation hasn’t totally settled down. Mortgage interest rates are slowly easing, but cost-of-living pressures are still hitting hard for most families.

So even if your home’s value is looking better on paper, it doesn’t necessarily mean your financial security is locked in. There’s still a lot to think about – and plan for.

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👀 Now, Let’s Talk About the One Thing No One Likes Talking About...

We get it – funeral insurance isn’t exactly what you want to read about while sipping your morning coffee. But here’s the thing: a stable housing market doesn’t mean your family is financially protected if the unexpected happens.

Let’s say you own a home, have a bit saved up, and things are feeling okay. If something were to happen to you tomorrow (touch wood), would your whānau have $10,000 to $15,000 lying around for a funeral? Would they have to dip into savings or sell something important just to cover the basics?

That’s where we come in. At Dollar, we offer funeral insurance from just $1 a day. No complicated forms, no medicals – just peace of mind, sorted online.

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🧠 A Bit of Future-Proofing Goes a Long Way

Funeral insurance might not be glamorous, but it’s one of the smartest little safety nets you can add to your financial plan. Especially if you’ve worked hard to build something – a home, a family, a life you’re proud of.

Auckland’s economy will keep moving. Property prices will rise and fall. But your loved ones? They deserve to be protected no matter what.

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Check out Dollar’s affordable, simple funeral insurance today. It’s one small step now that can mean everything later.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs and seek independent financial advice, if required, to ensure an insurance product is suitable for you.

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