How we support Aotearoa
At Kiwibank, we back the potential of Kiwi by helping people feel confident and supported. We partner with organisations that remove barriers and create opportunities for a stronger Aotearoa.
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1Tahi
Growing financial confidence
Helping Kiwi build stronger financial futures starts early. We partner with organisations who give tamariki and rangatahi the tools to understand money and make confident choices. Through real-world experiences and positive learning environments, young people can take the first steps toward financial independence.
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2Rua
Backing innovation & ambition
We back the Kiwi businesses and innovators who are helping make Aotearoa better off. By supporting startups and future-focused organisations, we help turn new ideas into impact and strengthen the foundations of a thriving, resilient economy.
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3Toru
Lifting communities
We work with partners who break down barriers, offer pathways to opportunity, and provide practical support for Kiwi who need it most. Together, we're helping families get ahead, reduce financial stress, and build long-term wellbeing.
Our partners
Our partnerships reflect who we are as a bank owned here in Aotearoa. Guided by manaakitanga (care) and the spirit of pā harakeke (thriving whānau and community), we back initiatives that deliver real, tangible impact — supporting the people and ideas that help make Kiwi and Aotearoa better off.
Banqer — Building financial capability for tamariki
Since 2016, our partnership with Banger has helped half a million primary and secondary students gain real-life financial skills through interactive simulations. By making financial education engaging and relevant, we're supporting the next generation to step confidently into their futures.
Ngā Tāngata Microfinance — Interest-free loans for a fresh start
Together, we provide access to fair, interest-free loans for Kiwi on low incomes. These loans help reduce high-cost debt and offer breathing room to regain control and improve their financial wellbeing.
Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards — Honouring exceptional New Zealanders
For more than a decade, we've celebrated the Kiwi whose courage, creativity and compassion move Aotearoa forward towards a better future. These awards recognise the people who remind us what's possible when we look after one another.
Ministry of Awesome — Supporting early-stage entrepreneurs
We work with Ministry of Awesome to empower early-stage founders and help fast-track innovative Kiwi businesses. Together, we're strengthening Aotearoa's startup ecosystem and supporting the leaders of tomorrow.
Armageddon Expo — Celebrating Kiwi creativity & culture
We're proud to support one of New Zealand's biggest cultural events – a place where imagination, inclusivity and community come together. Armageddon Expo creates a vibrant space for Kiwi to express themselves and share what they love.
Once in a Lifetime — Bringing people together through music
We proudly partnered with Duco Events to bring Kiwi together for Once in a Lifetime at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, an epic collaboration between SIX60, SYNTHONY and special guests.
Funding for Community Housing Providers
If you're a community housing provider, talk to us about how you could access affordable funding through the Community Housing Provider Loan Guarantee Scheme.