Money guides for New Zealanders

Practical, plain-English guides to budgeting, finding forgotten subscriptions and cutting your regular bills.

How to make a budget that actually works
A practical, step-by-step budgeting guide for New Zealanders, including how to budget around weekly or fortnightly pay.
7 minute read
How to export your bank statement as a CSV file
Downloading your transactions as a spreadsheet file takes about a minute in New Zealand internet banking. Here is how, and what to watch out for.
4 minute read
How to find and cancel subscriptions you forgot about
Streaming, apps, memberships and free trials that quietly turned into paid plans add up. Here is how to find them all and decide what stays.
5 minute read
How to cut your household bills in New Zealand
Prices tend to creep up for loyal customers. A once-a-year review of your main bills is one of the easiest ways to keep more of your pay.
7 minute read