From student loans to KiwiSaver, learn how to be financially savvy and avoid debt. Your future, its stability and prosperity, can be determined early. Start now to make sure you have secure financial future ahead.
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Noise: People chatting in the background. Phones ringing. Typing. Elevator music softly playing.
Financial planner speaks to Jordan: Okay, bank account ready to go.
On camera: Jordan smiles.
Financial planner speaks to Jordan: Just wanted to talk about the future.
On camera: The financial planner’s looking at Jordan.
Financial planner speaks to Jordan: Have you thought about contributing to KiwiSaver?
On camera: Jordan is deep in thought.
Jordan speaks quietly to himself: Saving the kiwi?
On camera: The financial planner is awaiting a response.
Jordan speaks to the financial planner: Um... No, well I’m already contributing to the other endangered bird.
Noise: Jordan clears throat.
On camera: The financial planner looks confused.
Jordan speaks off camera: What’s it called?
Noise: Jordan clears throat.
On camera: Jordan looks at the financial planner.
Jordan speaks to the financial planner: The kea! Yip.
On camera: The financial planner looks even more confused, her mouth open.
On camera: Jordan looks at the financial planner.
Jordan speaks to the financial planner: KeaSaver.
On camera: The financial planner is taken aback and looks away in disbelief for a moment.
On camera: The financial planner is very confused. Jordan turns his head to face the camera.
Jordan speaks to camera: She doesn’t even know about the kea.
(Music)
On camera: Bright green title card with white writing comes down from the top of the screen.
Text on screen: Dollars and cents don’t make sense?
Text on screen: Level up on MONEY AND TAX
On screen: Green title card floats up and off the screen. School Leavers’ Toolkit logo appears in the middle of the screen with text and a link to their website.
Text on screen: School Leavers’ Toolkit logo and school-leavers-toolkit.education.govt.nz
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Budgeting and banking
Make plans to be in better control of your spending and saving.
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Financial support and borrowing money
Find out more about where you can get financial support, and understand more about borrowing money.
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KiwiSaver and Insurance
Learn about KiwiSaver and different types of insurance for you and your whānau.
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Taxes
Learn about what taxes you’ll have to pay and how to make sure this is done correctly.
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Tertiary educationMātauranga matuaKnow what your study and training options are after school.
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Moving out of homeTe wehe i te kāingaWhat to expect when you decide it's time to find your own place.
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Getting a jobTe whiwhi mahiDiscover what your skills are and what is expected in the workplace.
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Government and votingTe kāwanatanga me te pōtiCivics and politics newbie? Learn the basics on getting (more) involved.
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Wellbeing | HauoraHauoraDiscrimination, sexual health, and other topics affecting your daily life.