Created by the unions who protect your right at work - to protect your health in life In today’s world, it’s hard to be strong when you’re standing alone.
And when it comes to looking after the health and wellbeing of you, and your whānau, it’s equally hard to find a partner that’s genuinely focused on your interests – not just the profits that serve theirs. So, the very same unions that protect your rights at work, created HealthCarePlus to protect your health in life. A unique scheme that’s designed to serve Members, not maximise profits, HealthCarePlus provides more affordable healthcare, that can benefit you in everyday life – not just when someone’s sick. Our cover is more generous - with less of the usual barriers and exclusions. It’s designed to maximise the benefits paid to you, not minimise them - often paying out more each year to typical families than it costs. And once you’re a member - you and your family can enjoy the benefits, not just for the rest of your union membership, but for the rest of your life. And any surplus we make is only used to benefit workers in the education & public service sectors – through making our healthcare even more affordable, delivering advice and resources, and through our charitable 'Grants for Good'. So when you protect you and your family's health - you can be part of something bigger. Something more generous. Something more genuine. And something that helps make your colleagues and sector better off too. Because you’re part of something better - with HealthCarePlus.
16/09/2025
With the cost of living continuing to climb, especially for retirees on fixed incomes, the burden of ever-increasing rates can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’re sharing this article from our partner Lifetime Retirement Income. They’ve put together a clear guide to the government’s Rates Rebate Scheme, which could help ease the pressure on your household budget.
Find out if you're eligible for up to $805 back on your rates bill through the government's rates rebate scheme, designed to help low-income ratepayers.
12/09/2025
Our bodies naturally respond to seasonal changes, affecting our energy levels, motivation, and exercise capacity. By aligning our movement patterns with these natural cycles, we can create more sustainable and enjoyable fitness routines that work with our bodies rather than against them.
Optimize your exercise routine by aligning it with seasonal changes for better energy, motivation, and fitness. Discover strategies for summer, autumn, winter, and spring activities.
28/08/2025
The theme for this years Money Month 2025 is Emergency Savings and the message is simple: "even putting aside as little as $1 a week can start building a buffer that gives you peace of mind and confidence in your future".
With the cost of everything continuing to rise, starting an emergency fund might feel like a big leap, but perhaps there is a way to use your HealthCarePlus Membership Benefits to help start your emergency fund.
Discover how HealthCarePlus Membership Benefits can help you start or grow your emergency fund with small, everyday savings. Every little win counts toward financial resilience.
25/08/2025
A financial buffer doesn’t just mean having a rainy-day fund. It means being ready to absorb unexpected shocks, like sudden bills or lost income without resorting to debt. $1–$10 per week can form a solid habit that compounds over time.
Learn how building an emergency savings fund can boost your financial confidence and resilience with practical tips from HealthCarePlus's Money Month initiative.
19/08/2025
This month, our Money Matters newsletter shines the spotlight on Money Month 2025, a nationwide campaign led by Sorted (Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission) to help New Zealanders boost their financial wellbeing.
The theme is Emergency Savings and the message is simple: even putting aside as little as $1 a week can start building a buffer that gives you peace of mind and confidence in your future.
Explore Money Month 2025 with tips on emergency savings, insurance savings, and the true costs of car ownership in New Zealand. Boost your financial wellbeing today.
08/08/2025
Thank you everyone for submitting the Expression of Interests for Group & Special Project Grants. It is now closed for our 2026 Funding round. Please note Applications for Individual Grants are still open until 5pm on 5th September 2025.
To find out more and apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4lm0bSN
31/07/2025
A small act – like gifting a book – can make a big difference.
Belinda, a Grants for Good recipient, has been quietly transforming lives in Horowhenua’s Teen Parent Units by refreshing their libraries and giving Books for Babies to young families around Matariki.
💬 The result? Smiles, gratitude, and more young parents reading for pleasure – which research shows can boost life satisfaction and mental wellbeing.
Our 2025–26 Grants for Good funding round now opens. If you’ve got an idea to empower your community like Belinda, now’s your chance to bring it to life.
👉 Learn more about the programme and the impact it’s making:
Belinda's project, funded by HealthCarePlus, revitalizes libraries in Teen Parent Units, giving young parents and their children access to new, life-changing books.
29/07/2025
Just a quick reminder that if you're interested in applying for our Group and Special Grants, take a closer look at our criteria and start your EOI application as soon as possible. Don't leave it until it's too late, as you have less than two weeks to submit your EOI.
Got an idea to make a difference? Then check out our Grants for Good program which provides funding support for educational initiatives.
24/07/2025
After more than a decade in New Zealand classrooms, high school teacher Hannah Watson has witnessed firsthand how mental health challenges can derail young people’s education. Now she’s taking her passion for student wellbeing to the next level by training to become a school counsellor with support from our Grants for Good programme.
Hannah’s vision? Creating meaningful access to support for rangatahi who need a trusted adult to listen without judgement and help them develop coping strategies.
This is what community investment looks like – supporting passionate individuals who create ripple effects that benefit everyone.
Making financial literacy accessible to all young Kiwis!
We’re proud to support SavY, a student-led charitable trust that’s delivered 200 workshops to over 5,000 New Zealanders through our Grants for Good programme.
What makes SavY special? Their facilitators are university students themselves, bringing real-world experience and peer-to-peer learning to topics like budgeting, KiwiSaver and financial planning.
SavY Trust empowers young New Zealanders with financial literacy, thanks to HealthCarePlus's Grants for Good, reaching over 5,000 students through peer-led workshops.
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In today’s world, it’s hard to be strong when you’re standing alone.
And when it comes to looking after the health and wellbeing of you, and your whānau, it’s equally hard to find a partner that’s genuinely focused on your interests – not just the profits that serve theirs.
So, the very same unions that protect your rights at work, created HealthCarePlus to protect your health in life. A unique scheme that’s designed to serve Members, not maximise profits, HealthCarePlus provides more affordable healthcare, that can benefit you in everyday life – not just when someone’s sick.
Our cover is more generous - with less of the usual barriers and exclusions. It’s designed to maximise the benefits paid to you, not minimise them - often paying out more each year to typical families than it costs. And once you’re a member - you and your family can enjoy the benefits, not just for the rest of your union membership, but for the rest of your life.
And any surplus we make is only used to benefit workers in the education & public service sectors – through making our healthcare even more affordable, delivering advice and resources, and through our charitable 'Grants for Good'.
So when you protect you and your family's health - you can be part of something bigger. Something more generous. Something more genuine. And something that helps make your colleagues and sector better off too.
Because you’re part of something better - with HealthCarePlus.
