The importance of financial literacy in New Zealand schools

Published on 12 March 2024

Our Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr and Banqer Co-CEO Kendall Flutey discuss the growing importance of financial literacy amid economic challenges like high interest rates and inflation. Their conversation covers the benefits of financial education including how it empowers students with essential knowledge, boosts confidence in financial decisions and fosters proactive financial behaviour that ultimately contributes to better economic outcomes.

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Jarrod Kerr

Chief Economist

Jarrod provides the perfect descriptor for our current economy; "awkward", which in turn provides a rich backdrop and real-world context to educate our rangatahi from within.

With New Zealand's two major political parties confirming bipartisan support of compulsory financial literacy in schools, hearing from experts like Jarrod helps us prepare as a nation, but most importantly, ensures whatever is ahead of us is fit for purpose to drive the outcomes we all want.

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