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Real-life read
4 March 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Tāwera
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, high school teacher Tāwera shares how family, discipline, and patience shape his financial choices.
29 January 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Sarah
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, family lawyer Sarah Mason shares how witnessing the financial outcomes of divorce in her job has inspired a passion for women’s financial …
14 January 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Financial education arrives in NZ schools: what money skills will your child learn in 2026?
New Zealand students will learn financial education in school from 2026 from Years 0 to 10. Find out what your child will learn about money, compound interest and budgeting – plus free tools to suppor…
15 December 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Eliza
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Eliza shares how she found a balance between spending and saving – allowing her to buy her first home in her 20s while still spending on t…
25 November 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Matt
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Matt shares how a shift in priorities has helped him grow from a spender to a saver.