John Killick

Gallipoli – we shall remember all of them

I try to think we were doing the right thing in supporting the British Empire at the Dardanelles but then I have lunch with my Turkish friend and the principles become a little more blurred.

I’m sure much of USA thinks the same way when it comes to...

The Backbone of the Country – is it you?

Small business and farming was the backbone of the country but do they get the kudos deserved?  Do we understand what they gave us to build upon?

The culture of New Zealand has been formed by single minded entrepreneurs – building a life, a community and a country. ...

The Wellington Property market – The perfect storm

As the Greater Wellington property market heats up, more and more buyers are frustrated by the escalating costs of submitting offers and the purchasing procedure most real estate agencies are using for buying and selling.  I don’t profess to have intimate knowledge as to where we might...

Foxplan - 1996 - 2016

We celebrate 20 years – through some difficult times together.

Over the last 20 years there have been many influential events which have not only had an impact positively or negatively on our company, but also events which have seriously impacted on our clients. We have survived and...

Property for Wealth Accumulators

Last week I described the investment strategy for a ‘retired’ couple who had created $1.2 million through the sale of their business and wanted options for their income replacement.  They chose managed funds. 

This week we look at a professional couple with two young children.  They are on...