Erin Harrison

Erin Harrison

Erin Harrison is a freelance contributor to New Zealand Adviser with more than 15 years of experience writing about the property and mortgage market across Australia and New Zealand. Her work for NZA covers the issues that matter most to mortgage advisers operating in today's market — from Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decisions and their impact on client cashflow, to green lending, AI and automation in mortgage advice, compliance obligations, and the geopolitical forces rippling through to local housing affordability.

Erin brings a rare combination of deep market knowledge and reader-first editorial instincts to her reporting, having worked across leading publications and directly with real estate brands in both markets. Her work is grounded in the belief that every article should have a clear purpose — whether that is to equip advisers with practical tools, surface emerging trends, or give voice to the conversations shaping the profession.

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Longer-term commercial loans tipped to reshape adviser conversations

A growing demand for certainty, flexibility, and improved cashflow management is driving renewed interest in longer-term commercial property lending solutions

Longer-term commercial loans tipped to reshape adviser conversations

From buzzword to business model: How digital-first lending is reshaping the role of advisers

As AI and automation rapidly transform mortgage advice, advisers say cybersecurity, client trust, and data protection are becoming just as critical as speed and efficiency

From buzzword to business model: How digital-first lending is reshaping the role of advisers

First-home buyers in 2026: Better prepared, but still struggling to take the leap

As market uncertainty lingers, advisers say confidence – not credit – is becoming the biggest hurdle for first-home buyers

First-home buyers in 2026: Better prepared, but still struggling to take the leap

Open banking: What it means for advisers and their clients

Open banking is set to reshape mortgage processes, but what does it mean for advisers, their clients, and compliance obligations?

Open banking: What it means for advisers and their clients

Mind the gap! How advisers can improve client financial literacy

Clients have more information than ever, but knowledge doesn't equal action. Two advisers share how financial literacy improves approvals, resilience and long-term loan outcomes

Mind the gap! How advisers can improve client financial literacy

Green lending is HOT! As it reshapes borrower expectations — what does it mean for advisers?

Borrowers are increasingly seeking energy-efficient homes and lower running costs, meaning advisers must continue to adapt to shifting lender requirements

Green lending is HOT! As it reshapes borrower expectations — what does it mean for advisers?

The role of AI in mortgage advising: tool, threat, or competitive edge?

AI and automation are reshaping mortgage advice, streamlining workflows and sharpening decision-making. Here's what advisers need to know

The role of AI in mortgage advising: tool, threat, or competitive edge?

Global conflict and local consequences – what war means for NZ market

Geopolitical instabilities continue to flow through to NZ housing via supply chains, material costs and inflation. Here’s what advisers are reporting in 2026 as affordability pressure persists

Global conflict and local consequences – what war means for NZ market

Compliance pressure bites, so how can advisers stay ahead

With the ‘burden’ of compliance increasing, advisers are turning to smarter workflows, AI tools and stronger processes to stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements

Compliance pressure bites, so how can advisers stay ahead

Riding the rate rollercoaster: How advisers are adapting to volatility

In a market shaped by uncertainty, how are advisers protecting client cashflow and outcomes?

Riding the rate rollercoaster: How advisers are adapting to volatility