New - Travel Insurance with BRAVEday
We've made planning your next overseas trip even easier - you can now organise your travel insurance online with BRAVEday and QBE Insurance.
Read moreMajor Surgery or a Healthy Lifestyle - Which Would You Choose?
We're The 3rd Fattest Nation On Earth - But it doesn't have to be that way! We've all heard the catch phrase "obesity epidemic" in recent times, but I couldn't quite believe it when I heard last week that NZ is heading towards being the fattest nation on earth.
Read moreChanging Jobs? Make Sure You're Doing It For The Right Reasons
If 'get a new job' is at the top of your New Year resolutions list, you're not alone.
Read moreSummer refresher
This has to have been one of the best summers we have had in a long time - the settled and warm weather has just been perfection.
Read moreResolution Success
There is not one person I know that has never made a New Year's resolution. There are the classics - lose weight, stop smoking, spend less and organise my time more. Let's face it, interest in these little gems wanes after about the 21st of January (which incidentally, is my birthday). So why not spice things up a bit, and challenge yourself with your resolutions this year…
Read moreMerry Christmas
It's hard to believe that just 364 days ago I was writing our Christmas blog for 2013 - this year seems to have flown by so quickly (I will deny this is anything to do with my advancing age).
Read moreWhat does he want?
As a "young man" I'm constantly being told that I'm impossible to buy gifts for, so inevitably end up with the gift of cash or vouchers around Christmas time. I'm not complaining, cash is always great, but sometimes something more personal might be in order, so I decided to create a list of gift ideas for all the bewildered girlfriends, mothers, wives and sisters out there.
Read moreSun, beach, boats and holidays
Summer is upon us, and the holiday season is just around the corner. It's the wonderful time of year where we get a breather from work to hit the beaches, take the boat out fishing, or head away for a well-deserved break.
Read moreClaims hit record highs
Part of my role at BRAVEday is to help our clients with getting their medical claims processed. I read this article recently, which shows health insurance claims in NZ are at a record high. We often get asked if medical insurance is really necessary when we have a public health system - this article really highlights that the short answer is yes!
Read moreTop 10 Beaches in Auckland
Summer is just around the corner (don't let the recent weather fool you) and one of the big advantages of living in New Zealand are the many beautiful beaches that surround us.
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