Tasmania Sapi

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1009338
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Tas is part of the engine room that keeps things running behind the scenes. With a Finance and Economics degree and a background spanning accounts, HR, and management, he knows financial processes inside and out.

Originally from Samoa, Tas moved to NZ in 2011 and bought his first home in 2020, a journey that fuels his passion for helping others do the same.

Outside of work, he’s all about family time with his daughter, staying active, and getting stuck into sports.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce Major Finance and Economics and NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Tas is paid

Tas is a salaried adviser and is paid the same no matter which lender you choose, so there's no pressure or bias toward any particular option. At a company level, Squirrel is paid either upfront or through a combination of upfront and trail commissions by its lenders and insurance providers.

In most cases, his services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where he might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Tas's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Tas follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means he must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Tas has no relevant convictions, bankruptcies or disciplinary actions to disclose.

Squirrel Mortgages Limited holds a Financial Advice Provider Licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

If you’re unhappy with the advice or service you receive and want to make a complaint, you can view our complaints process here.

Tas's profile was last updated: September 2025