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A home of your own. A stronger foundation for life.

Owning a home is about more than property. It’s about security, independence and having more say over your future.

Founded by local developer John Kenel in 2004, Assured Property builds practical, well-located homes in the Waikato for homebuyers and long-term investors.

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The Community House team working alongside people

Practical money skills making a difference in Te Kauwhata

October 22, 2026•1 min read

Te Kauwhata Community House is helping local people work through debt, manage everyday costs and take steps towards saving through its financial mentoring service.

Momentum Waikato has shared a story about this work and the support provided by the Waikato Financial Literacy Fund.

The Community House team works alongside people to understand their finances and make a practical plan. For families under pressure, having someone local who listens and helps them work out the next step can make a real difference.

John and Nicola Kenel established the Waikato Financial Literacy Fund with Momentum Waikato, supported by Assured Property. The fund supports practical financial education, with a particular focus on helping young people develop good money habits early.

It’s encouraging to see the work Lauren Hughes and the Community House team are doing, and the progress people are making with their support.

Read the full story here on Momentum Waikato.

Source: Momentum Waikato

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Waikato Financial Literacy Fund

John and Nicola Kenel established the Waikato Financial Literacy Fund with Momentum Waikato, supported by Assured Property Investments.

The fund helps people, especially young people, learn practical skills for managing money. It supports financial education covering budgeting, saving, understanding debt and planning ahead, helping people build good habits and work towards a more secure future.

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