Episode Archive
Can Love and Money Mix? Rory and Dan Ask the Uncomfortable Questions | Ep 28
How do Kiwi couples split their money? Joint vs separate accounts, whose KiwiSaver it really is, mum and dad's gift money, the three-year de facto clock, and whether a prenup is a plan or a red flag.
How Much Do You ACTUALLY Need to Retire in NZ? 2026 Breakdown.
How much do you need to retire in NZ? The three tiers — $50K, $75K, $100K a year — the real gap NZ Super leaves, and the 4% rule that fills it.
Property Strategies I'd Avoid in 2026 (After 82 Deals) | Michael Wilson | Ep 26
82 deals in, Michael Wilson ranks the property strategies he'd avoid in 2026 — flips, BRRR, new builds, relocatables — and the hard lessons behind the wins.
🎤 Michael Wilson
Do Insurers Actually WANT to Pay Your Claim? | Underwriting Explained | Ep 25
What actually happens when you apply for insurance? Head of Underwriting Daniel Freeman pulls back the curtain on how insurers really assess risk.
🎤 Daniel Freeman
Top 12 Financial Traps of 2026, Ranked by NZ Advisers | EP24
The Blueprint team ranks the 12 biggest financial traps Kiwi fall into. Some are obvious. Some will surprise you. #1 might change how you think about money.
Home Ownership vs the Stock Market: Who Wins?
Buy your first home, or rent and invest the difference? A full 35-year case study — rent-and-invest vs buy-and-hold vs leveraging your equity.
Can You Afford a Baby? NZ's Brutal Truth
What does a baby actually cost in NZ? David Chamberlain and Klara Kozak break down the real numbers — from prams to dropping to a single income.
When Do Properties Not Go Up in Value?
Some New Zealanders lost money on property even as the average climbed 55%. A real 2015–2024 case study, and the fundamentals that separate winners.
WAR & YOUR WALLET: The Truth About Investing in Chaos
War, oil spikes and market volatility — is your KiwiSaver safe? Adviser Jono Smith on the truth about investing through global chaos.
🎤 Jono Smith
Uber Eats to 2 Properties: How Jack Turned $17k Into a Portfolio
From Uber Eats deliveries to two properties before 25 — Jack Hammond on turning a $17K KiwiSaver deposit into a portfolio in under two years.
🎤 Jack Hammond
Don't Start a Business, Buy One: The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Lipman to discuss why buying a "boring" business is the #1 wealth-building opportunity of the next decade.
🎤 Brandon Lipman
You Don't Need 20%: The Ultimate First Home Deposit Guide (2026)
Daniel and Rory break down every deposit pathway for first home buyers in 2026 — KiwiSaver withdrawal, family support, gifting, and more.
How Blueprint Finance Started: From Shoebox Office to a 15-Person Team
The origin story of Blueprint Finance — from a tiny shoebox office to a team of 15 serving clients across New Zealand.
Commercial Is Better Than Residential? The Great NZ Property Debate with Logan Roach
Logan Roach makes the case for commercial property investment. Is it really better than residential? The great debate.
🎤 Logan Roach
How to Break Your Limits in NZ Real Estate with Lawrence Kenyon-Slade
Lawrence Kenyon-Slade on pushing past borrowing limits, creative lending structures, and building a property portfolio in New Zealand.
🎤 Lawrence Kenyon-Slade
When Do You Become Wealthy Enough to Not Need Insurance?
At what point can you self-insure? Daniel and Rory explore the maths behind dropping insurance cover and the risks of going without.
The Entrepreneur's Compass: Forging Your Own Path with Brandon Lipman
Brandon Lipman on entrepreneurship, building a business, and the financial decisions that shape your journey.
🎤 Brandon Lipman
Bitcoin at All-Time Highs: Is It Too Late to Invest?
With Bitcoin reaching new highs, Daniel and Rory discuss cryptocurrency as an investment and how it compares to property and traditional assets.
40-Year Mortgage! Genius or a Debt Trap?
Is the 40-year mortgage a smart strategy or a financial trap? Daniel and Rory break down the maths and the psychology.
Stop Comparing, Start Owning: Conquer Doubt & Buy Your First Home
Overcoming analysis paralysis and comparison anxiety to take the leap into homeownership. Practical advice for first home buyers.
Whose Agent Are They Anyway? Alex Martelli Challenges the NZ Property Game
Alex Martelli challenges conventional thinking about real estate agents and buyer advocacy in the New Zealand property market.
🎤 Alexandra Vincent Martelli
Arthur Loo on Wills, Trusts & 30 Years of Kiwi Property Law
Property lawyer Arthur Loo shares 30 years of insights on trusts, wills, and the legal side of property ownership in New Zealand.
🎤 Arthur Loo
David Seymour on Housing, KiwiSaver & Fixing NZ's Future
ACT leader David Seymour joins the podcast to discuss housing affordability, KiwiSaver reform, and his vision for New Zealand's economic future.
🎤 David Seymour
How We Saved a Client $9,000 on Insurance
A real client case study showing how a policy review uncovered $9,000 in annual savings without reducing cover.
The Mortgage Payoff Playbook: Myths, Magic & Smart Money Moves
Debunking mortgage myths and revealing the strategies that actually save you money — from offset accounts to accelerated repayments.
Ben Ryken: Trusting Process – The Journey of a Top Auckland REA
Real estate agent Ben Ryken on building trust, navigating the Auckland property market, and the process behind becoming a top agent.
🎤 Ben Ryken
Paralympian to Protector: Rory's Insurance Journey
Rory McSweeney shares his journey from Paralympic bronze medalist to insurance adviser, and why protecting families drives his work.
Blueprinted
The journey starts. Daniel and Rory launch the Blueprint Finance Podcast and share the story behind the brand.