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Working with clients under alert level Orange

Working with clients under alert level Orange

Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Orange Covid-19 protection framework requirements.

During the Orange alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.

Non-PHARMAC 101: What you need to know

Non-PHARMAC 101: What you need to know

No one should have to choose between possible financial hardship and potentially life-saving medical treatment, but that’s the decision currently facing thousands of Kiwis who need access to medications that are not funded by PHARMAC.

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for your investment

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for your investment

Recent geopolitical events, culminating in the Russian invasion of Ukraine are sadly a concerning development from a humanitarian perspective. These developments are also causing significant market volatility and understandably making investors nervous.

KiwiSaver review underway

KiwiSaver review underway

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been asked by the Government to review KiwiSaver. The review includes a proposal to shift the focus of Government contributions to incentivise voluntary rather than standard employee contributions.

Buy local and make a difference

Buy local and make a difference

Have you ever stopped to check where that product / food / clothing you just bought was actually made? Where did you buy it from? At your local retailer / provider, out of town or online? There are plenty of reasons to buy local apart from the environmental benefits.

Working with clients under alert level Red

Working with clients under alert level Red

Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Red Covid-19 protection framework requirements.

During the Red alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.

We are a vaccine mandated business

We are a vaccine mandated business

To further protect you, our staff and sub-tenants from Covid-19 we will now require all clients and visitors to Core Advice offices to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of this on arrival. Our staff are already fully vaccinated and want to help protect you.

Working together to keep you safer

Working together to keep you safer

Of course, Vero are there to pay claims if the worst happens, but keeping your business going and ensuring your people are kept safe is their top priority.

Posting holiday photos on social media...

Posting holiday photos on social media...

It may be tempting to share your holiday plans and snaps on social media, however keep in mind you could also be advertising your empty home to potential burglars.

Screen time and eye health

Screen time and eye health

Screen time has become a huge part of our lives over the last decade or so, from our jobs to social media, or even how our kids choose to play.

Give the gift of life

Give the gift of life

Organ transplants can be life-saving for heart, lung and liver recipients while kidney and pancreas transplants dramatically improve lives of recipients.

Heart attacks and defibrillators

Heart attacks and defibrillators

Heart attacks can happen anytime, anyplace and to anyone. The key to surviving a heart attack are CPR and defibrillation.

COVID-19 update for clients - we're here to help

COVID-19 update for clients - we're here to help

Our offices in the Forum are now closed following the Covid-19 shutdown and we are working remotely.

While we are working remotely our service timeframes are likely to be longer than usual but we will respond as soon as possible.

Transforming the AMP investment offer

Transforming the AMP investment offer

The transformation of the AMP investment strategy aims to deliver stronger fund performance, make sustainable investment decisions that aim to help the planet, provide clients with further value for money and create a better future for generations to come.

Check, please! The basics for men’s health

Check, please! The basics for men’s health

Men often prefer to tough things out rather than visit the doctor. But burying your head in the sand can lead to serious consequences. So to tie in with Men’s Health Month, we look at the main check-ups every man should be looking to get sorted sooner, rather than later.

The increasing costs of workplace stress

The increasing costs of workplace stress

Workplace stress can affect all workplaces and all workers – from farm to office. It can result in lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and a greater risk of accidents and injury. It can also seriously affect the physical and emotional health of workers.

Are you insured for off-road vehicle use?

Are you insured for off-road vehicle use?

Just because your truck can navigate off the beaten track, doesn’t mean your insurance will always cover you if you have an accident while doing it.