The New Zealand Network for Financial Literacy is home of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy and a focal point for the Network’s activities – financial education initiatives, teaching and learning programmes, research, evaluation, news and events.

 
Financial Literacy 2011.

Building on the success of Financial Literacy 09, the Retirement Commission again co-ordinated a one-day Financial Literacy summit in Wellington on Tuesday 21 June 2011.

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Financial Literacy 2011.

 
 

Latest news

Banks need to pay more than lip-service to boosting financial literacy levels

Non-profit financial literacy group Workbase says banks and other financial services sector players are not doing enough to improve outcomes for average New Zealanders.
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Name change recognises work of Retirement Commission ›

The Retirement Commission’s name change to the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income formally recognises the importance of financial literacy in preparation for retirement and the Commission’s work in helping Kiwis manage their money.
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Public Libraries and Financial Literacy›

Public Libraries, both here and overseas, are often described as stakeholders in the financial literacy field. Recent development overseas indicates that the role of libraries may be expanding.
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Aboriginal Financial Literacy in Canada›

In February 2011 a research report was released that canvasses the financial literacy issues for the Aboriginal population of Canada. The paper describes both solutions and best practices.
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Spotlight on clear financial documents›

Improving financial literacy and giving the public understandable financial information are hot topics right now. A new Financial Sector category in the annual WriteMark Plain English Awards will shine a spotlight on documents that are clear and reader-friendly.

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2011 Workplace Savings New Zealand Communication Awards

The Workplace Savings NZ Communication Awards recognise excellence in communication in the workplace retirement savings industry and aim to assist in raising the standard of all investor communication.

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Financial education providers

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We have recently reviewed and updated our criteria for financial literacy providers. The new criteria are now available for potential providers to complete.

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Education Resources ›

Schools.

Schools ›

Financial education resources and tools for teachers.

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Tertiary.

Tertiary ›

Unit standards for NCEA, tertiary and trade qualifications.

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National Strategy for Financial Literacy booklet.

National Strategy

The strategy sets the direction for improving financial literacy in New Zealand.

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International news

Keep up-to-date on the latest news in the financial literacy world.