Free Money Month events

Money Matters Drop In - Happiness House Queenstown

Family Works Presbyterian Support Otago

You don’t need to register for this event

Tuesday 4 August
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Queenstown

Free

In person

A free drop-in session offering practical support with budgeting, cash flow management, everyday money-saving tips, and Work and Income or IRD queries.

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Learning to Cook Within a Budget

Mai Lighthouse

Tuesday 4 August
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Auckland

Free

In person

A four-week, hands-on cooking programme where whānau learn to prepare affordable, healthy meals, make the most of their food budget, and build stronger savings habits.

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Money Clarity Bootcamp

Kara Northcott

Tuesday 4 August
7:30pm – 8:30pm

Free

Online

A free, three-part online programme helping women make sense of spending, saving, debt, and KiwiSaver, and helping them take practical steps towards their financial goals.

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Starting your Snowball: Beginning your Investing Journey

Craigs Investment Partners

Wednesday 5 August
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Hamilton

Free

In person

A practical session for young Kiwis exploring the basics of saving and investing, including compounding, KiwiSaver, goal setting, and the money habits that can help build long-term financial confidenc…

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Money Month: Staying Financially Resilient When Life Changes

EnableMe

Wednesday 5 August
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Free

Online

A free online webinar featuring a panel of financial experts sharing practical strategies for building financial resilience, protecting what matters, and creating a more secure financial future.

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Everyday Money Skills – Dinsdale Library

Hamilton City Libraries

You don’t need to register for this event

Wednesday 5 August
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Hamilton

Free

In person

Free drop-in sessions covering budgeting, debt management, and saving strategies, helping participants build practical money skills and greater financial confidence.

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Burgers, Budgets, with the Boys

Mission4Men Charitable Trust

Wednesday 5 August
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Nelson

Free

In person

A supportive community event helping men build stronger financial habits, connect with experienced mentors and community leaders, and improve their overall financial wellbeing and confidence.

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Money Matters Drop In - Cromwell Community Hub

Family Works Presbyterian Support Otago

You don't need to register for this event

Thursday 6 August
10:00am – 2:00pm
Cromwell

Free

In person

A free drop-in session offering practical support with budgeting, cash flow management, everyday money-saving tips, and Work and Income or IRD queries.

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Money Matters Drop In - Alexandra Community House

Family Works Presbyterian Support Otago

You don’t need to register for this event

Friday 7 August
10:00am – 12:00pm
Alexandra

Free

In person

A free drop-in session offering practical support with budgeting, cash flow management, everyday money-saving tips, and Work and Income or IRD queries.

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Together for Our Community - 'Get Help. Get Sorted.'

Henderson Budget Service and Ngā Tangata Microfinance

Saturday 8 August
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Auckland

Free

In person

A free community event connecting whānau with practical money advice, local support services, and ideas for building emergency savings.

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Mid-Winter Community Dinner

Kainga Aroha Community House

Monday 10 August
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Te Awamutu

Free

In person

A community dinner bringing people together to share a meal, connect with others, and learn practical ways to stretch their budgets and build emergency savings.

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When things don’t go to plan: real stories of financial shocks and recovery

1-hour webinar

Tuesday 11 August
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Free

Webinar

Hear real stories of financial shocks and recovery, and see that when life doesn’t go to plan, finding a way through is possible.

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