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20 March 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Shristi Singh shares how she was able to become a homeowner while also navigating the financial challenges of being a new immigrant.
3 March 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes
This International Women's Day, here's what the data says about wāhine and money in Aotearoa.
29 January 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
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 …
15 December 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
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…
20 October 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Sophia reveals how her savings empowered her to leave a toxic job, leading to a better one and a pay rise!
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