Ngāi Tahu Financial Independence Programme

What does wealth mean to you? Everyone has their own definition but suffice to say it isn't just about money. Evidence suggests that by improving your financial status you can improve all aspects of your life.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Puni Kōkiri have developed the Ngāi Tahu Independence Programme with a view to assisting Ngāi Tahu whānau plan towards long-term financial security.

The programme which runs until December 2009 offers two free services:

We wish to advise that we are unable to accept any further applications at this stage as all available places have been filled for this programme.

Test your money habits

Do you have the money habits that lead to having control over your finances and that ultimately will give you financial freedom? People who have good financial habits aren't necessarily smarter than anyone else and they don't necessarily earn more money… It's usually because they behave differently with their money – they have good money habits. Click here to test how healthy your money habits are. [PDF 107KB]

"Money is about being able to take care of the people you love."
(Joan Baker)