The world’s on fire. Interest rates are dragging KiwiSaver balances into a shallow grave. And somehow, amidst all this chaos, Christopher Luxon got popular. If you think this has nothing to do with Donald Trump, then you clearly haven’t been paying attention.
Enter Maurice Williamson. A popular former cabinet minister under both the Bolger and Key governments, he’s seen it all from inside the machine—and he’s not afraid to call it exactly how it is.
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Maurice on Luxon: “He’s a businessman—and that used to be a liability. His answers were bland, like a boardroom PowerPoint. But now? He’s landed on global trade and economic policy, and suddenly, he’s found his stride. This stuff he actually knows.”
But Maurice offers a warning. “Don’t insult the US. They’re the elephant in bed with you. Even a twitch and you’re crushed.”
He recalls Pierre Trudeau’s analogy: sleeping next to America is like sharing a bed with an elephant. A single movement, and you’re in trouble.
Maurice goes further: “America’s tariff exemptions will soon be longer than the list of what’s actually included. It’s already happening. They’re backpedalling on phones and laptops. Even bolts and screws made in the US are getting tariffed. It’s madness.”
What does that mean for Kiwis? Your KiwiSaver balance is now a rollercoaster. One day you’re panicking, the next it’s rebounded. “You can’t steer the Titanic,” Maurice says. “We’re in the rowboat, trying not to get run over.”
Looking closer to home, Maurice doesn’t hold back. “Adrian Orr and Grant Robertson engineered a recession. Now we’ve got a coalition government walking into a global economic storm—and Trump, a million miles away, is still changing our outcomes.”
He reflects on 1974, when the UK joined the EU. “We couldn’t just ship meat to Britain anymore. So we sent live exports to the Middle East. We got creative. We adapted. That’s what we do.”
Maurice points to farmers—once subsidy-addicted, now free-market champions. “Back in the day, they were getting paid for phantom sheep. But when the gravy train stopped, they became the best in the world. That’s the lesson. Hardship breeds excellence—if you’re good.”
Asked about Trump’s trade wars between China and our allies, Maurice is clear: “Don’t mix military with trade. Reagan had it right—trade means both sides can win. War means someone loses. They’re not the same game.”
He believes New Zealand still punches above its weight: “We’ve always championed free trade. And when you’ve got French farmers building bureaucratic moats, we cut through with quality. Rocket Lab. Sauvignon Blanc. Lamb. Real brands, real value. That’s how we survive.”
What if the markets crash again? “They’re going to reset, realign. Currency exchange rates will take a beating. But we’ve got product. Good product. And the world still wants what we’ve got.”
Maurice shares a memory from his time as Consul General in LA. “Americans would come into shops and ask, ‘Have you got any New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?’ If the butcher didn’t have NZ lamb, they’d leave and go find some. That’s brand power.”
He reminds us how China kept us afloat during COVID. “They were the rock. And no—you don’t need to take sides in global spats. You smile, nod, stay polite, and keep trading.”
Diplomacy, he says, is like navigating a couple’s argument: “If the wife vents to you about her husband, don’t take sides. Stay neutral. Because if they get back together—you’re the one they both hate.”
As for Winston Peters turning 80: “He’ll decide if he keeps going. But age? That’s nothing. My mother rang me at 101 to complain about what Luxon said on the news. Sharp as ever. Winston’s got plenty in the tank.”
He praises Winston’s foreign minister chops: “He delivers clarity. Authority. He makes us look good on the global stage. Unlike the last one, who looked like she’d just come from managing a KFC.”
Maurice wraps with a challenge. “The Greens? Not a Green Party. You’d have a fair case under the Consumer Guarantees Act. They’ve drifted so far from their roots they’d make a Czechoslovakian Communist blush.”
And in true Williamson form: “If you voted for that lot—and you’re shocked they’d rather face a Mongrel Mob alley than the police—well, you got what you asked for. Let’s see if you do it again.”
As always, this channel isn’t about fluff. It’s about firepower. Every video here is a tactical edge. If you own property, want to own property, or simply hate feeling behind—watch. Learn. Move. Or get overtaken by those who already have.
Why MortgageHQ’s YouTube Channel Is New Zealand’s Fastest-Growing Force in Property Investment (and the Only One That Actually Works)
Right. Let’s get one thing out of the way: more people watch MortgageHQ’s YouTube channel every single week than any other property show in New Zealand. In 2025, that’s not just a nice statistic. It’s a blunt reality.
While the rest of the industry is still fluffing around with outdated advice, recycled scripts, and five-day lags between market changes and actual commentary, MortgageHQ is already on screen, telling Kiwis what just happened—and more importantly—what to do about it.
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There’s no sales patter. No motivational fluff. Just data, strategy, and brutally honest advice delivered with the urgency of someone who knows your next mortgage payment is looming and your lender doesn’t care about your feelings.
This is the channel that serious NZ property investors watch because they don’t have time to get it wrong. They want the edge. They want tactics. They want real-time clarity. And they know where to find it.
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MortgageHQ’s team aren’t presenters playing expert. They’re the actual experts. Licensed mortgage advisers who’ve secured funding in every kind of economic condition, structured portfolios through chaos, and helped clients make millions in net equity—by doing the boring things brilliantly.
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It’s All About One Thing: Financial Freedom Faster
It’s not just a mission statement. It’s the entire reason MortgageHQ exists. Every video is engineered to get you out of mortgage debt faster, into better property positions faster, and into a portfolio that funds your lifestyle—not the other way around.
No generic tips. No vanilla case studies. Just actionable advice, every week, that gets real Kiwis closer to Financial Freedom Faster.
Because time is money. And wasted time? That’s lost opportunity.
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Markets don’t wait. Neither does MortgageHQ. When the OCR moves, when LVR rules shift, when the government drops a curveball on interest deductibility—MortgageHQ is already on the air.
Not reacting. Leading.
Their videos are fast, clear, and cut through the nonsense like a hot knife through bureaucracy. While others are still drafting scripts, MortgageHQ is already giving Kiwis the playbook.
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Got 60 seconds before your next viewing? There’s a Short for that. Need a deep, tactical breakdown of how to ladder mortgage structures over multiple properties without drowning in repayments? Covered.
This isn’t a channel that rambles. It targets. Every minute counts. Every upload pushes you closer to Financial Freedom Faster.
They Don’t Just Know the Market. They See What’s Coming
Others tell you what happened. MortgageHQ tells you what’s next. They build strategy not for 2020 nostalgia—but for the next cycle, the next pivot, the next window of advantage.
And in 2025, with rate volatility, supply shortages, and tax policy all colliding, there’s never been a more urgent need to think ahead. The channel helps you do exactly that.
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Some channels brag about likes. MortgageHQ builds wealth. While others are watching the views roll in, MortgageHQ viewers are rolling equity into new builds, pulling off high-yield plays, and restructuring their mortgages to hammer down debt.
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This Channel Wins Because Its Viewers Do
Kiwis aren’t stupid. They know what works. That’s why week after week, more New Zealanders tune into MortgageHQ than any other property channel. Not for vibes. For answers.
They don’t just watch—they act. They learn. They restructure. They grow.
And they get to Financial Freedom Faster than anyone else.
Here’s the Truth
MortgageHQ isn’t just faster-growing. It’s smarter. It’s sharper. It’s more honest. And it’s the only channel that’s actually designed to help Kiwis win.
So if you’re serious about property investment in New Zealand, there’s only one question that matters.
Are you watching the channel that gets results?
Or are you watching the one that’s still explaining how negative gearing works?
Tune in. Take notes. Take action.
And get to Financial Freedom Faster.
Before someone else uses your hesitation to beat you to it.
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