Matariki

The June appearance of the star cluster Matariki marks the start of the Maori New Year. Customarily it’s a time for Maori to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming year.

In keeping with this, Matariki is a good time to review your finances and set a new budget. Get started by undertaking a financial check-up with Sort Me or using the Goals worksheet or the Budget calculator.

If you need more help with setting a budget call 0508 BUDGET (0508 283 438) to talk to a trained budget adviser at the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services. They can answer your questions or make an appointment for you to meet one of 1100 budget advisers nationwide – all for free.