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

Mystery Shopping Jobs in New Zealand: Get Paid to Shop in 2026

Being a parent and trying to juggle paid work — even part-time — is a genuine challenge. With endless commitments and unexpected demands cropping up every day, finding something with a truly flexible schedule is rare. Mystery shopping (and its higher-paying cousin, qualitative research) could be exactly what you’re looking for. You choose when to … Read more

30 Inspirational Debt Quotes To Boost Your Debt Payoff Journey

Woman with head in hands looking at bank statement in blog post about inspirational debt quotes

The process of getting out of debt can be a long and challenging journey, but it’s important to remember that it’s not impossible. There are other people who have been in the exact same situation as you are, if not worse, and they made choices that completely turned around their financial situations and got their … Read more

11 Things I Stopped Buying to Pay Off Debt

Who knew people would be so interested in the things I stopped buying to save money and get out of debt? Turns out we’re all just money voyeurs! No worries, that’s why I blog about money. To share everything I’ve learnt in my journey to financial freedom. Firstly, a bit of background. I had around … Read more

32 Genuine Ways to Make Money Online in New Zealand

More and more New Zealanders are looking for ways to make money online—whether it’s launching a side hustle, building a full-time income, or simply adding a bit of extra cash to the budget. The pandemic changed the way we work, and now that it’s behind us, many people are embracing the flexibility of remote work. … Read more

20+ Places to Get Free Samples in New Zealand in 2026

When it comes to free samples, NZers are totally on board. Who doesn’t love free stuff? The chance to try something new – or enjoy something you already like – without any cost is a rare treat. The highlight of anyone’s visit to the supermarket is stumbling across the in-house taste testers, and who doesn’t … Read more

Valued Opinions New Zealand Review

If you want to take paid surveys for vouchers or as a way of making extra income, you can’t go past Valued Opinions as a legit survey site in New Zealand. There are many reasons I consider Valued Opinions to be one of the best survey sites in New Zealand, so in this Valued Opinions … Read more

13 Cheap Ways to Make Family Meals More Filling

9 Cheap Ways to Make Family Meals More Filling

These days, everyone needs to think about being frugal in the kitchen. A great way to save money when cooking for your family is to find creative, healthy, and inexpensive ways to bulk up meals. By adding volume to your dishes with budget-friendly ingredients, you can stretch your grocery budget further without sacrificing taste or … Read more