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21 April 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Gemma shares the habits that have helped her get ahead: avoiding credit card interest, building her emergency fund and paying down her mor…
14 January 2026
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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
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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…
8 October 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Your cheat sheet of quick wins to make you feel more confident and in control of your money with the least amount of effort. Minimum stress, maximum results, starting now.
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28 July 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Noreen has great ideas for how to build an emergency fund, plus a 12-month saving challenge you could start for extra motivation.
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