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STARTING A MAHERE PŪTEA (BUDGET)
STARTING A MAHERE PŪTEA (BUDGET)

You can start a new mahere pūtea anytime, however the most obvious times to do this are when you are experiencing an increase or decrease in your income, or when additional expenses pop up in your life (e.g., new pēpi or buying a whare - congratulations!).

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LEARNINGS FROM A WĀHINE IN BUSINESS
LEARNINGS FROM A WĀHINE IN BUSINESS

Former Whai Rawa Fund Limited Board member Claire Murray shares some of the lessons she’s learned over the years as a wāhine in business:

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INTERVIEW WITH KRISTEN KOHERE SOUTAR
INTERVIEW WITH KRISTEN KOHERE SOUTAR

Many women see the world of finance as a scary place. Kristen Kohere-Soutar, chairperson of the board of Mercer New Zealand, set out to create change in the sector for Māori. Now, she wants all wāhine to set and achieve their loftiest goals.

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GROWING FINANCIALLY RESILIENT TAMARIKI
GROWING FINANCIALLY RESILIENT TAMARIKI

We know that it is possible to pass on good money habits to your tamariki even if you’re still figuring it out for yourself, in fact we’d recommend it!

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5 HABITS THAT COULD BE RUINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
5 HABITS THAT COULD BE RUINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY

Do you have money habits that are damaging your long-term money health? We all know that to have a thriving relationship we need to put in time, effort and intentional action.  Cat Rikihana shares five habits you should steer clear of now so that you can have a healthier relationship with money in the future.

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STARTING A NEW JOB – OUR BEST TIPS AND TRICKS!
STARTING A NEW JOB – OUR BEST TIPS AND TRICKS!

Congratulations if you have recently started or are starting a new role! Starting a new job can be an exciting time, and a great opportunity to reassess your financial situation and goals. We have compiled a check list to help you with the financial side to your new mahi so you can get all the benefits.

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FREE RAUMATI ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE WHĀNAU!
FREE RAUMATI ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE WHĀNAU!

Raumati doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are some free activities you can do across the motu. Whether you’ll be at home or away, there is something for the whole whānau!

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5 THINGS YOU CAN DO BEFORE YOU SEE A FINANCIAL MENTOR
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO BEFORE YOU SEE A FINANCIAL MENTOR

Financial Mentors and budgeting services are seeing a huge increase in the number of clients wanting to be seen. Cat Rikihana shares her 5 top tips that financial mentors would love to see you prepare or do before a session.

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COST OF LIVING CRISIS – TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH
COST OF LIVING CRISIS – TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aotearoa New Zealand and recently we officially moved into a recession. We have put together some tips that you might find helpful to protect your health and wellbeing from a te Ao Māori perspective.

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Podcast
Māori Millionaire with Sarah Kelsey – Money habits

Māori Millionaire Te Kahukura Boynton chats with Sarah Kelsey from 'The OneUp Project'.

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Purchasing your first property | Your Money with Mary Holm

Mary talks about first home buying with some tips about using KiwiSaver to buy a home and other options for those looking to purchase their first property.

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Emergency Funds 101 | It’s No Secret

In this episode the ever-important topic of emergency funds is explored. Whilst emergencies are rare, it is important to have money set aside for some peace of mind. If you’re looking for some inspo on where to get started with your emergency fund, listen along!

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The Cost of Comparison Culture | She’s on the Money

This episode from She's on the Money speaks about comparison culture and how we can identify when this may be holding us back. Some great reminders in this wāhine mā!

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Understanding your Retirement Fund with Tammy Peyper | Girls That Invest

In this episode the wāhine at Girls That Invest talk all things retirement funds with Tammy Peyper, Manager of Investor Capability at the FMA NZ. They kōrero about common misconceptions, how to do hygiene checks with your fund, why reading your annual statement is important & more!

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Five strategies to pay off the mortgage faster | Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

Each week the Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. This episode it's how a few tweaks could set you free from your mortgage years earlier.

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Investing 101 | Power Money Security with Michèle A’Court

Join host Michèle A'Court and guests to redefine PMS - a sponsored podcast series with Ensemble and Stuff to grow your financial confidence. This episode is on Investing 101!

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Why is everything so expensive? | Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

The pātai everyone is asking! This episode of Cooking the Books discusses the soaring cost of living and if there is a way that we as individuals can reduce the pain at the cash register.

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Our whakaaro on wealth | Hidden Figures The Podcast

Hidden Figures kick off their first podcast episode sharing their whakaaro on wealth. Wealth can be subjective but through this episode, they hope you get an understanding of the things that have shaped their understanding of it. We loved this kōrero with a holistic view on all things wealth!

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