Teaching rangatahi about money
Te whai hua – kia ora, Sorted in Schools, Inland Revenue, and School Kit have teamed up to offer innovative financial education resources to New Zealand high school students.
Over the next year, around 13,000 Year 9 and 10 students will receive interactive kits focused on tax and compound interest, integrating practical money skills into their education.
Expanding access to financial knowledge
“This partnership extends the reach of Te whai hua – kia ora, Sorted in Schools, providing teachers with more tools to engage students,” said Yasmin Frazer (pictured above left), learning lead at Retirement Commission.
Since 2019, the programme has grown to reach 89% of schools and kura, equipping educators with valuable financial literacy resources.
Cross-curricular financial education
The new kits can be used across a variety of subjects, from math and English to business and social studies. They incorporate both physical and digital resources, encouraging students to explore practical tools available on the Sorted website.
These resources aim to engage students with real-world financial concepts, like how tax revenue supports public services.
Inland Revenue’s role in financial literacy
“We want everyone in New Zealand Aotearoa to understand how tax works and what it’s used for,” said Cy Lochead (pictured above right), community compliance leader at Inland Revenue.
“Partnering with Te Ara Ahunga Ora has created an opportunity to build that understanding early, giving students the knowledge they need when they start working.”
Supporting teachers with free resources
The partnership also offers professional development workshops and webinars to help educators confidently teach financial education.
Te whai hua – kia ora remains free for all schools and aligns with the national curriculum, making it easier to integrate topics like budgeting, KiwiSaver, and insurance into regular classes.
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