13 Best Money Making Apps in New Zealand [2026 Update]

When it comes to money-making apps NZ options have been lacking for a long time. I’m pleased to report that is no longer the case. Some people are surprised to learn about apps that make money or think they must be scams. Well, there are plenty of scams in the making money online world, but … Read more

4 Wealth-Crushing Real Estate Investment Mistakes to Avoid

One of the main reasons I started writing about money was to share the many mistakes I have made in my ongoing journey to wealth. I’ve mentioned before that I purchased my first investment property at 24. By jumping in at such a young age, I had a very steep learning curve. Investment fundamentals hardly … Read more

Sharesies Referral Code: Get $5 Free

With a $15 welcome bonus on offer until August 23 there has never been a better time to grab a Sharesies referral code and start investing with Sharesies. Use this one to get started now: Join Sharesies Now How does Sharesies work? Sharesies started in 2016 with a goal of making investing as accessible for … Read more

5 Helpful Tips for Coping With Financial Stress

Are you experiencing money worries at the moment? If so, I’m very sorry to hear that. Sometimes it’s tough to read blogs by people who have it all figured out. For that reason, I wanted to share some of my money weaknesses and worries in the form of a real-life situation my family recently went … Read more

Octopus Group Surveys New Zealand: What You Need to Know

Octopus Group surveys have launched in New Zealand! After growth and recruitment, they are now live with surveys being offered to New Zealand members. Octopus surveys have long been the favourite of our survey takers in Australia, and we have no doubt they will do great things in New Zealand. You can join Octopus Group … Read more

Case Study: Cashflow Positive Property in Christchurch

Although I really want Mum’s Money to be about my readers, sometimes it is immensely helpful to read a personal story. In that vein, I am sharing this property investment case study about a recent real estate purchase my husband and I made in Christchurch. In February 2019, we purchased an investment property in Christchurch.  … Read more

The Beginners Guide to Property Investment in New Zealand

Are you interested in property investment in New Zealand? You aren’t alone. Investing in property is a topic we Kiwis love to discuss. Whether it’s your parent’s rental property ‘nest egg’ or your mate overseas who’s bought a rental at home while he travels, it’s no secret that us Kiwis love property. There’s a good … Read more

5 Insider Tips to Save Money on Your New Zealand Wedding

Leah from Rosemary & Twine shares her insider knowledge on how to have a wedding on a budget. Today I’m going to be sharing with you all about a topic that I’ve learnt a lot about over the years, and something that I consider to be a passion of mine. I have worked in the … Read more

10 Easy Ways to Earn Free Gift Cards in New Zealand

One of the easiest ways to save money is to stop spending it. We all know that. But that doesn’t stop us from needing to replace things when they break or buy gifts for the special people in our lives. One of my favourite money-saving tips is to stop using your own money to pay … Read more

14 Best Tips for Frugal Living in New Zealand

When it comes to frugal living, NZ is truly the land of milk and honey. We have fertile land and abundant water. This is pretty lucky, considering the high cost of living and low wages here. That said, I still think saving money in New Zealand is possible. Here on the blog, I’m sharing my … Read more