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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Insurance
Protection for you and everything you own.
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Budgeting
Be in control of your money by making a plan for it.
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Paying tax
Paying for things like paved roads and healthcare, taxes cover some basics for all of us.
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Borrowing money
From Student Loans to credit cards, learn how to manage your debt carefully.
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KiwiSaver
Employers and government contribute and your savings grow - it's KiwiSaver for the win.
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Banking
In a world with so many options, banking is one thing best kept simple.
All the topics
Take yourself through the different sections to prepare for a life of learning, meaningful work and wellbeing.
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Tertiary educationMātauranga matua
Know what your study and training options are after school.
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Moving out of homeTe wehe i te kāinga
What to expect when you decide it's time to find your own place.
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Getting a jobTe whiwhi mahi
Discover what your skills are and what's expected of you in the workplace.
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Government and votingTe kāwanatanga me te pōti
Civics and politics newbie? Learn the basics on getting (more) involved.
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Taking care of myself and othersTe tiaki i ahau anō me ētahi atu
Discrimination, sexual health, and other topics affecting your daily life.