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MTF Finance | 6 Jul 2026

Wedding Planning Made Possible

If you've spent any time on Instagram or TikTok lately, you've probably noticed something: the "perfect wedding" is changing.

Couples are swapping tradition for personality. Guest lists are getting smaller. Weekday weddings are becoming normal. Some are spending more than ever on unforgettable experiences, while others are cutting back on things they simply don't care about.

The common thread? People are designing weddings around what matters to them - not what everyone else expects.

That shift is changing how Kiwi couples are thinking about paying for one of life's biggest celebrations.

MTF Finance | 6 Dec 2023

Achieving Your 2024 Goals: Unleashing your potential with MTF Finance

Life is for living, so when it comes to creating and smashing your big and little life goals, then we want to do what we can to help.

Whether it’s for education, tools of the trade, home renovations, or planning your dream wedding, MTF Finance is here to be your trusted partner on the journey to achieving your goals.

MTF Finance | 3 Oct 2023

Three great ways to adventure overseas on a budget

The last couple of years have put a lot of pressure on all of us, so little wonder Kiwis are looking to get some good use out of their passports again.

MTF Finance | 1 Sep 2023

Get ahead with an MTF Finance business loan

The economic backbone of our great country is small-to-medium businesses, working in and for our mighty communities of all sizes. Whether you’re a tradie looking to start out on your own or an established local business needing some new assets fast, MTF Finance lending specialists can help you get ahead with the right tools, technology, vehicles and more.

MTF Finance | 14 Sep 2022

Te Wiki o te reo Māori

Māori is one of the three official languages in New Zealand and to celebrate New Zealand's annual Māori Language Week, we caught up with MTF Finance Kerikeri staffer Gio Armaneo. Te Reo Māori is Gio’s first language, and he is keen to lift the national average of Te Reo Māori speakers from its current 4% to much, much higher.

MTF Finance | 2 Sep 2022

Top tips for new riders from a New Zealand champion

MTF Finance ambassador and New Zealand champion motorbike rider Avalon Biddle made sporting history in 2019 when she became the first woman to win New Zealand's Supersport 600 title, a coveted crown of New Zealand motorcycle racing. We took a moment to catch up with Av and ask her for a couple of pointers.

MTF Finance | 16 Aug 2022

I do with MTF Finance Fraser Street

Celebrate the best day of your life with a little help from MTF Finance Fraser Street.

Lauren, Rachael, and Becky have said, "I do!" - so, from a team that's 'been there and done that', they want to help you with your wedding day, sharing some of their experiences for better or for worse.

MTF Finance | 9 Aug 2022

We asked an expert

A garden wedding with a barefoot bride, a dog wearing a bowtie, a venue worth $15,000 - these are all weddings that celebrant Sonya Nicol has officiated.

MTF Finance | 26 Jul 2022

Planning your big day with MTF Finance

So you’re getting married? Congratulations! But the cost of a wedding can quickly add up. Thankfully, you can count on MTF Finance to help you celebrate in style with a personal loan that works for you.

MTF Finance | 29 Oct 2021

Creating a game plan for success

At MTF Finance, there’s no need for complicated finance or difficult-to-understand policies. We’re here to help you succeed in getting ahead, with a loan tailored just for you. This is something we’re big on. Since we started things in 1970, we’ve worked with over a million Kiwis to help them find the right vehicles, plant and even personal loans - whatever they need to get moving.

We got some insights from MTF Finance Penrose co-owner Grant Cashmore on how we can help you get ahead with a loan that works for you.