Where's My Money?

We've spent plenty of time talking about earning, saving and investing money. This week, we're talking about something just as important. Giving it away.

Sarah Page from Kindness Collective joins us for an honest conversation about generosity, poverty and what life really looks like for thousands of Kiwi families doing it tough.

From starting the charity with a few cans from her pantry during her own battle with postnatal depression, to now supporting more than 130,000 people every year, Sarah shares the stories that continue to drive her life's work.

We also unpack the changing face of poverty in New Zealand, why financial education still matters, and how even small acts of kindness can make a genuine difference, no matter what your own financial situation looks like.

To donate or find more information, visit the Kindness Collective website at https://www.kindness.org.nz/

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Money isn't just about dollars. It's about mindset, opportunity and the stories we tell ourselves.

This week, I sit down with Te Kahukura Boynton, founder of Māori Millionaire, to unpack her remarkable journey from struggling with addiction and poor mental health to becoming one of New Zealand's most influential voices in financial education.

Together we explore why financial literacy alone isn't enough, how trauma shapes our relationship with money, and why taking personal responsibility can exist alongside recognising the systemic barriers many people face.

We also dive into investing, building long-term wealth, avoiding financial scams, creating better money habits and the advice every young New Zealander should hear before they start earning.

Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or looking to reset your money mindset, this is a conversation packed with practical lessons and plenty of hope.

To join Te Kahukura's journey, you can follow her socials here:

https://www.instagram.com/maorimillionaire_/?hl=en

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What happens when your passion starts making more money than your profession?

This week we're joined by private chef and food creator Hercules Noble. From working brutal 14-hour kitchen shifts in London to becoming one of New Zealand's biggest food personalities, Hercules opens up about building a business that genuinely reflects who he is.

We talk about saying yes to every opportunity, the pressure that comes with brand deals, buying his first home, why structure has become the biggest lesson in his career, and what financial freedom really means.

It's an honest conversation about ambition, creativity and making sure success doesn't come at the cost of the life you're trying to build.

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Wills Week is approaching! And after recently coming into some inheritance myself, I thought what better an opportunity than to discuss it right here on the podcast!

Joining me for this week's discussion is Catherine Simpson from Public Trust, and later on, Shelley Palman from enable.me!

Unpack everything you need to know about wills, estates, inheritance, executors, and why having a plan in place can save your family months, or even years, of stress.

We talk through the biggest misconceptions, what happens if no will exists, how long estates really take to settle, and why naming the right executor matters more than most people realise.

We also cover trusts, pets in wills, leaving money to charity, blended families, family disputes and the surprisingly common mistakes that can create expensive legal battles.

Whether you've just bought your first home, started a family or simply keep putting it off, this episode is a practical guide to one of the most important pieces of financial planning you'll ever do.

A message from Public Trust:

This Wills Week (13-19 July) Public Trust is encouraging Kiwi to take a fresh look at how they plan for the future – including what happens to their pets when they pass away. A little planning now can help ensure your pet is looked after in the way you would want, giving you peace of mind for their future.

Find out more at https://www.publictrust.co.nz/willsweek/

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KiwiSaver, NZ Super and retirement confidence are all on the table in this special Where's My Money roundtable discussion.

I'm joined by Karla Byrnes (AMP), Tom Hartmann (Sorted) and David Martin (Summerset) to discuss why only 45% of Kiwis feel confident about retirement and what can be done to improve that.

We cover KiwiSaver contributions, NZ Super, retirement savings, financial advice, housing wealth, retirement villages, inheritance planning, cost of living pressures, and the lifestyle choices that shape retirement outcomes.

The big takeaway? Retirement isn't just about money. It's about understanding what kind of life you want to live, and creating a plan to help you to achieve it.

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