PremiumOpinionOpinion byJane WrightsonNZ Herald·13 May, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readJane Wrightson is the Retirement Commissioner.The financial education rollout signals a major shift for New Zealand schools. Photo / Getty ImagesImagine it’s the year 2050.
Thirty-year-old New Zealanders are making decisions about work, housing, saving and investing with confidence. They understand compound interest. They know the difference between needs and wants. They can spot risky debt, ask the right questions and plan for the long term. Not because they’re financial
