Northlanders should be careful who they invite over this Christmas season because if something gets stolen, insurance may not cover it.
AA Insurance is warning holiday-makers to be wary when they open their doors, whether it be to friends, acquaintances or someone doing work around the house.
Giving a person consent to come inside means they are considered a "guest". The same goes if they are invited in by other people living in the household.
"If you're having a party and are concerned about your valuables, then take steps to keep them safe and out of view, monitor who is invited into your home, and be careful not to extend an open invitation to people whom you have not met," said AA head of customer relations Suzanne Wolton.
One AA customer lost $7800 worth of jewellery and alcohol when her teenage son had a party that got out of hand.