Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

New Zealand Adviser

Rod Bolivar

freelance news writer

18 years experience1,664 Total views on New Zealand Adviser in 2025

Rod's specialty topics

mortgage lending housing market interest rates

Rod Bolivar is a journalist and communications professional writing across insurance, mortgage, employee benefits, and workplace safety. His bylines appear in Key Media titles such as Insurance Business, Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Mortgage Professional, and Wealth Professional.

He brings more than 18 years of experience across broadcast journalism, public relations, and institutional communications. His broadcast career spans television, radio, and digital platforms.

Rod holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a master's degree in government management. He also completed a Certificate in Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“I aim to provide balanced, insightful coverage that explains how market shifts, regulation, and industry innovation affect mortgage professionals and the clients they serve”

Awards and recognition

Also published by

ABS-CBN · Wealth Professional · Insurance Business · Mortgage Professional

Featured content from Rod

BNZ buyback proposal revives debate over New Zealand banking competition Rising house prices deepen generational divide in New Zealand, study finds Motu study links monetary policy to New Zealand's housing and wellbeing divide

Previous experience

  • ABS-CBN Corporation (Philippines) — news correspondent, broadcast journalist
  • Mindanao Development Authority (Philippines) — public relations writer

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Siliman University (Philippines)
  • Certificate in Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage, The Wharton School (Institute of Executive Education – Online), University of Pennsylvania, USA

Read the latest stories by Rod

BNZ buyback proposal revives debate over New Zealand banking competition

Kiwibank’s scale remains central to competition concerns

BNZ buyback proposal revives debate over New Zealand banking competition

NZ services sector hit by fuel surge linked to Hormuz disruption

Diesel prices jumped 94.9% in two months

NZ services sector hit by fuel surge linked to Hormuz disruption

Rising house prices deepen generational divide in New Zealand, study finds

Renters' life satisfaction drops as housing markets heat up

Rising house prices deepen generational divide in New Zealand, study finds

Data shows sharp price difference inside NZ school zones

School access remains a key driver of buyer decisions

Data shows sharp price difference inside NZ school zones

Motu study links monetary policy to New Zealand's housing and wellbeing divide

Renters cut spending as housing costs outpace incomes

Motu study links monetary policy to New Zealand's housing and wellbeing divide

REINZ appoints Lizzy Ryley as chief executive

Exec held leadership roles in NZ, Australia, and UK

REINZ appoints Lizzy Ryley as chief executive

Most NZ regions report lower rents

Renters may be saving more this year

Most NZ regions report lower rents

NZ home prices stabilise as interest rises

Early signs of renewed buyer activity are emerging

NZ home prices stabilise as interest rises

Mike Pero Group appoints new franchise head

Appointee is a long-time consultant of the company

Mike Pero Group appoints new franchise head

Home values drop as 2024 ends

The decline amounts to $32,200

Home values drop as 2024 ends