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22 September 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Grace says her proudest money moment was buying her first car with money saved while working as a checkout operator.
8 July 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
The government puts in as much as $260 each year into many people’s KiwiSaver – here’s what you need to do to make sure you get it too.
Read more about Get $260 in your KiwiSaver every year with these 5 steps
26 May 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Monnie shares her saving hack: as soon as she and her husband get paid, they send 20% straight to their savings account.
Updated 17 March 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Change is here! Employees are stepping up contributions to at least 3.5%, employers are too, and 16-year-olds now get matching contributions from employers and government as well.
Read more about What the April 2026 changes bring to your KiwiSaver future
19 May 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes
Discover profitable ways to boost your earnings and how the extra money can fast-track your savings goals, reduce debt and build financial security.
Read more about Use these easy side hustle ideas to turn your downtime into income
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