Keeper Life

04/11/2026

It's November??
It's HOW many weeks until Christmas??
How much work is there to do between now and the last day of the year??

Does this sound like a little bit all to much for you or does it sound like your staff?

Our friends at Southern Cross have put out a 'Burnout - What people leaders need to know' - Burnout Guide and they are saying:

'People leaders are often under pressure to balance performance, change, customer demands, budgets & team wellbeing. At the same time, many employees are reporting higher levels of stress, uncertainty & fatigue. understanding burnout, how to spot it, & what to do about it is now an essential leadership skill.
Burnout is not simply having a bad week at work or feeling tired after a busy period. It develops over time and can have serious consequences for individuals, teams & organisations if it is not recognised & addressed early.'
*Jane Anderson, Clinical Lead, Raise (NZ Workplace Mental Health & Employee Assistance provider operated by Southern Cross Wellness Partners.)

If you think you'd like to have a read and see how you can be of help to your team, please email me at [email protected] and I will email it to you. The warning signs might be right in front of you already.

Let's talk! :) Enjoy the end of your week!

29/10/2026

Our friends at Hunter Withers Chartered Accountants are pairing up with the smarts of Reid Parker at NZ Funds for this great evening!! Follow the link to register your interest.

YOUR FUTURE MONEY.

Ever wondered if you should be paying off debt or investing? Or whether you're actually making the most of your KiwiSaver?

Well, we've got something for you! 👀

We're excited to be teaming up with NZ Funds for an interactive event all about making smarter decisions with your money.

Join Reid Parker, Senior Wealth Adviser at NZ Funds, as we unpack KiwiSaver, retirement planning, saving for your kids, investing and more!

And this isn't your typical sit-and-listen presentation. Expect live clicker questions, practical tips and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

📅 Wednesday 25 November 2026
🕓 4.00pm
📍 Hunter Withers, 3 Harris Street, Pukekohe

Whether you're just getting started or planning for the future, we'd love to see you there!

🎟️ Registrations are now open!

Secure your spot here:
https://hunterwithers.as.me/schedule/da87d749/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=99940437

19/10/2026

Happy Monday!!

Coming to you today with some updated claim statistics from our friends at Southern Cross. Below are this quarters highest-value surgical claims data from July to September 2026.

Procedure Speciality - Volume - Paid

Orthopaedic - 6,146 - $107.5M

Imaging and tests - 152,654 - $58.6M

General surgery - 4,727 - $44.7M

Specialist consults - 175,891 - $44.3M

Gynaecology - 4,269 - $40.7M

Procedure Family - Volume - Paid

Total Knee Replacement - 708 - $22.8M

Colonoscopy - 7,648 - $21.7M

Total Hip Replacement - 682 - $20.5M

Spinal Fusion - 226 - $16.8M

Hysterectomy - 444 - $14.2M

As always, if you think it is time for a catch up with us to go through your covers, please do so. :)

Phone: 092392242
Email: [email protected]

11/10/2026

Welcome to Week 42 of the year and a surely happy days for our parents out there! Back to school for the last Term of the year.

Now that the kids are back in school maybe it is time for the parents to focus on themselves, their wellbeing and their future. :)
If you think this is you, feel free to touch base and make time to see us and review your insurances - before the Christmas rush hits us all!

Let's talk and make an appointment! :)

Phone: 092392242
Email: [email protected]

30/09/2026

A little Southern Cross update for our clients from their FY26 Annual Report;

As the largest health insurer* and third largest funder of healthcare delivery after Health New Zealand and ACC, Southern Cross paid out an average of $7.2 million or 15,000 claims every business day in FY26.

We supported hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders with timely access to healthcare when they needed it most, including thousands of Kiwi businesses who provide Southern Cross Health Insurance to their employees.

Our claims cost escalation reduced to 7.1% in FY26, down from 12.2% the previous year, considerably lower than the rest of the health insurance sector. This matters because lower claims cost growth helps reduce pressure on premiums and supports the long-term affordability of cover for members

Our role will always be to help members access the healthcare they need, but we also have an opportunity to support them well before they need to make a claim. Over the coming months, we’ll begin introducing new ways to help members make healthier choices and turn good intentions into lasting habits.

Ngā mihi,

Nick Astwick
CEO
Southern Cross Health Society

02/09/2026

Do you know what you want to happen once you pass away?
Do your loved ones know what happens with your assets as well as you when that time comes?

Well, currently for our AIA NZ Vitality clients you can save 30% off your Will & be in to win with Footprint.

September is National Wills month and the team at Footprint are giving you the chance to win one of two Canopy Camping Escape vouchers, each valued at $1,000. You could also win one of four $150 Prezzy cards with a winner drawn each Friday throughout September. Simply create & submit a Will with Footprint between the 1st and 30th of September 2026 and be in the draw to win. *T&C's apply.

You can visit the Footprint page in your AIA Vitality app to find out how to create your Will.

09/07/2026

Hey Keeper Fam!
We know, we know, it's been a while sine we have posted here on the good ol' Facebook!! But boy, are we coming back with a good one for all our AIA Vitality clients.

If you haven't seen the little advertisement below yet in your local Woolworths New Zealand well, keep your eye because they have teamed up with AIA NZ and are bringing you this amazing discount offer!

Simply:
- link your AIA Vitality with your Everyday Rewards account.
- Activate the Healthy Food benefit in your AIA Vitality app at the beginning of each month and you will start saving 10% fresh fruit & vegetables* straight away.
- If you complete your annual FREE Vitality Health Check, your discount increases to 25% off fresh fruit & vegetables*.
- Simply start shopping, swipe you Everyday Rewards card and the discount will be applied.

Easy and such a great way to reward our Vitality partners. Let us know if you have any questions.
Phil, Denise & Sam.

12/01/2025

Hey all! Welcome to 2025!
13th day already but we are all officially back on board today. We hope that you all had a great Xmas and New Year.

If you were safe and well behaved, good work! If you weren't so well behaved and need a help with claim, let us know. :)

We are looking forward to another year with you!

Denise & Phil

Phone: 0800 586 7248
Email: [email protected]

19/12/2024

Hello to all out there in Facebook land!

We hope you are all surviving, especially with just how fast this year, let alone this month has disappeared!
Phil will be in and out of the office but we will both be contactable throughout for anything you need.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need us.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! We can't wait to work with you all again and see what 2025 brings for us.

All the best, from Phil & Denise.

14/10/2024

Have you been thinking about looking after yourself or your family??
Does a lifetime reward sound like it could help you make a decision??

Our friends at Chubb Life New Zealand are currently offering a 15% Lifetime Reward for new customers when they take out a Life or Trauma policy. *T's and C's apply.

If this sounds like something you'd like to hear more about, let us know! We're here to help. ☺️

Phone: 0800 586 7248
Email: [email protected]