Making and Saving Money in New Zealand

Welcome to Mum’s Money – a personal finance blog that aims to help you make and save money.

From ideas on how to make money online, pick up a side hustle, and our picks for the best paid surveys for New Zealanders to clever money-saving tips and places to get free samples, we cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about living your best (money) life here in New Zealand.

Saving Money

9 Must-Read Personal Finance Books for Beginners in 2025

How to Save Your First $1000 When You’re Starting From Zero

Want, Need, Wear, Read: The 4-Gift Rule That Keeps Christmas Sane (and Affordable!)

Our Plan to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early with Kids!

10 Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget (That Really Work)

5 Insanely Effective Ways To Kill Your Credit Card Debt

More articles on saving and managing money

Making Money

16 Best Paid Surveys in New Zealand 2025

I Made $30,000 From Feet Pics — Without Ever Taking One

Case Study: Cashflow Positive Property in Christchurch

50+ Part-Time Job Ideas for Mums

6 Best Virtual Assistant Training Courses for 2025

39 Side Hustles to Make Extra Money in New Zealand [2025]

More articles on making money

Family

12 Places Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Auckland [2025]

18 Keto Snacks and Meals You’ll Have to Fight the Kids For

28 Christmas Decorations You Can Make With the Kids

More kids and family articles

Travel

Wise Travel Card Review: The Best Travel Card for Kiwis?

American Express Airpoints Platinum Card: Is It Worth It?

What We Really Spent Living in Spain for 6 Months

More travel tips

Home

15 Super Cheap Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

77 Cheap (or Free!) Things To Do When You’re Bored

15 Genius White Vinegar Hacks That WILL Save You Money

More home articles