Community & partnerships

We're committed to helping customers, communities and Aotearoa be better off. Partnering with organisations to achieve this, whether it's boosting kids' financial literacy, providing tools to feel more secure, or celebrating exceptional New Zealanders. This is our commitment.
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Building financial literacy with Banqer

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We've partnered with Banqer since 2016 to provide real-world financial simulations to nearly half a million primary and secondary school students, to prepare them for their financial futures.

Helping Aotearoa Thrive

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Weekly podcasts with The Spinoff

We've partnered with New Zealand's leading online media platform, The Spinoff, to create a weekly podcast 'When the facts change'. Hosted by Bernard Hickey, this series explores and simplifies complex economic and financial subjects.

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Making Cents with Frances Cook

Join best-selling author and award-winning financial journalist Frances Cook in this podcast series for a fun, relaxed conversation about finances – from securing financial freedom to investing, savings and career strategies.

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Supporting startup businesses with Ministry of Awesome

We've teamed up with Ministry of Awesome to better support early-stage Kiwi businesses. Together, we're fostering innovation and contributing to a thriving future for Aotearoa.

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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards

We've been partnering with the New Zealander of the Year Awards for more than a decade, honouring extraordinary Kiwi whose selflessness, creativity and vision make us proud to call New Zealand home.

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Making a positive impact with Sarah Hirini

We're proud to partner with Olympic, world and national rugby player Sarah Hirini, Ngāti Kahungunu, in her role as Whatu Kōkiri, Kiwibank Impact Champion. Our partnership combines our banking expertise and passion for supporting Kiwi thrive, with Sarah's advocacy for financial security and leadership.

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Ngā Tāngata Microfinance

We partner with Ngā Tangata Microfinance Trust to provide interest-free microfinance loans to help Kiwi on low incomes reduce the burden of high-interest debt.

Our purpose

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We're passionate about creating a sustainable future by supporting tamariki (children) to receive financial education, helping Kiwi to take action to be financially secure and providing sustainable finance to support Aotearoa to thrive.