Keep The Change

Labour’s Chris Hipkins has put his chips on the table with a Capital Gains Tax. Yep the one that’s always been political poison in New Zealand. Will Labour win an election on this? Don’t know but credit to them getting this out in the public a year before the election so that people can sit with it and have epic Xmas arguments with their family. Let's explore a quick summary of how it would work.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/

Every November, we see the moustaches pop up but what’s really behind the movement?In this episode, we sit down with Robert Dunne, Movember’s New Zealand Manager, to dig into the story behind the mo. We talk about how the campaign started, his involvement, what’s changed in Kiwi men’s health, and why it’s still so hard for blokes to open up.We also cover some tough conversations, and how small actions like growing a moustache can have massive ripple effects for men, families, and communities.This one’s for every guy who’s ever said “I’m fine.” Find RobertEmail: robert@movember.comWebsite: https://nz.movember.comAmy from http://Levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning. Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridgeWebsite: https://www.levridge.co.nzGet tickets to the 2nd annual in person 'keep the change unplugged' event: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-the-change-tickets/artist/3925924I believe 100,000 kiwi with better financial literacy will create a better New Zealand. The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme are helping me reach this goal. Cheers Generate. Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/change/ to find out more.

Stats NZ dropped some new household wealth data recently. And apparently…we’re richer. The median Kiwi household is now worth $529,000. Remember 'worth' is assets minus liabilities. That median Kiwi household figure is up from $399,000 in 2021. What can we learn from the wealtheir households?Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for Rita, it’s become a core driver of long-term business success. In this episode, Luke sits down with Rita Hammond, founder of Sustaina Grow NZ, to explore how Kiwi businesses can embrace sustainable practices without sacrificing profitability.Rita shares how Sustaina Grow started while juggling three children under three, relief teaching, and an obsession with building a business that mattered. What began as a passion project has grown into a brand that makes gardening simple, fun, and eco-friendly with wool-based grow mats, bestselling packs like strawberries and garlic, and innovative new products like the Garden Bar Project.We dive into:- The challenges of building a business while raising a young family- Why obsession, not balance, has driven Sustaina Grow’s success- Breaking monthly sales records, scaling warehousing, and embracing bold digital marketing strategies- The power of small sustainable actions at home that can create big change for the planet- Behind-the-scenes stories, from landing a $30K corporate contract with Vodafone (before the product even existed!)This conversation is equal parts raw, inspiring, and practical  showing how determination, innovation, and resilience can turn barriers into breakthroughs.Find Sustaina Grow :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustaina_growWebsite: http://sustainagrow.co.nz (https://www.sustainagrow.co.nz/)Country calendar feature: https://youtu.be/O1Q_93OedLY?feature=sharedAmy from http://Levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning. Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridgeWebsite: https://www.levridge.co.nzGet tickets to the 2nd annual in person 'keep the change unplugged' event: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-the-change-tickets/artist/3925924Generate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to http://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more.

Retirement planning isn’t just for you it’s for your whole family. In this candid conversation, I ask Amy to explore the tough but necessary questions about whether your parents (or you) are truly on track. Using insights from Amy’s step-by-step guide, we cover how to assess spending, assets, and retirement gaps; why compounding and smart debt repayment do the heavy lifting; and the practical conversations families should start having now. Whether you’re 30, 50, or helping Mum and Dad, this episode will give you clarity and confidence about the futureAs always, no part of this podcast is intended as financial advice; it is intended as general information only.Amy from http://Levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning. Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridgeWebsite: https://www.levridge.co.nzGet tickets to the 2nd annual in person 'keep the change unplugged' event: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-the-change-tickets/artist/3925924Generate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to http://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more.

New Zealand isn't the same country it was five years ago. But most Kiwis are still living like it is.We've shifted from a factory economy to a skills-based economy, but everyone's still thinking like it's 1995. While you're waiting for your 2.6% pay rise, house prices are forecast to grow 6% annually. The math doesn't work.Mikey and I break down what's really happening: why everything feels harder, why traditional employment isn't cutting it anymore, and why some people are thriving while others are struggling.This isn't about doom and gloom. It's about seeing the new rules of the game.The people doing well aren't waiting for the government to save them. They're not hoping their boss gives them a pay rise. They've figured out how to get paid for their skills, not their hours.Treasury's own data shows wages growing at half the rate of asset prices. You can keep pretending this will magically fix itself, or you can adapt to the new reality.The country has changed. The question is: will you?Get tickets to the 2nd annual in person 'keep the change unplugged' event: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-the-change-tickets/artist/3925924I believe 100,000 kiwi with better financial literacy will create a better New Zealand. The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme are helping me reach this goal. Cheers Generate. Head to https://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more.Amy from https://levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning. Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridgeWebsite: https://www.levridge.co.nz

Too many of us have become weak in our reasons. Reasons are very powerful because they carry emotion and can pull us forward. If you haven’t, I would strongly suggest doing some work on your reasons (often called your why, purpose etc.) and drilling into things that are really emotionally powerful for you. We also forget WHO got us here. I was reflecting on this personally recently when doing some planning and I thought it might help you.Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/

Most Kiwi employees are sitting on a goldmine and don't even know it.Your boss is probably over 50 and they're thinking about retirement but haven't figured out succession. Meanwhile, you're trading hours for dollars, watching house prices outpace your wages by more than double.Here's what they don't teach you: You can buy into the business you already work for with ZERO cash down.Phil Smith walks through the exact process, from having "the conversation" with your boss, to structuring vendor finance deals that let you pay with future profits. We cover shareholder agreements, valuations, and the traps that catch people out.This isn't some get-rich-quick scheme. It's how smart employees are building real wealth while others complain about not getting ahead.The data is brutal: Treasury forecasts 2.6% wage growth vs 6% house price growth annually. You can't afford to rely on wages forever. Stop waiting for someone else to hand you wealth. Take control of your income. Learn how the game actually works.Find Phil:Book a call with Phil: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buyingWebsite: https://nextadvisory.nzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipsmithca/Get tickets to the 2nd annual in person 'keep the change unplugged' event: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-the-change-tickets/artist/3925924I believe 100,000 kiwi with better financial literacy will create a better New Zealand. The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme are helping me reach this goal. Cheers Generate. Head to https://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more.Amy from https://levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning. Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridgeWebsite: https://www.levridge.co.nz

This Money Mail is inspired by my client, who is a business that turns over hundreds of thousands of $$$ and feeds mouths + provides opportunities. What they do, is tested and works. Success leaves clues. I hope you turn this idea into money and have your best Summer yet. Most people wait around hoping money will somehow turn up, but it won’t. So do this!Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. Find us here:@keepthechange_nzhttps://www.keepthechange.co.nz/