Student Budgeting Support - Hawke's Bay

Younited Student Budgeting advice is a service providing budgeting guidance for students. Our service assists you in looking at your financial options with the help of a trained budget advisor who can provide a range of tools and knowledge to ensure that you have greater understanding of your financial situation and what to do going forward.

Contact Details Shelley Cooper Phone | 06 80 1251                 027 3664 351 Location Student Association Office Student Amenities Building Hours Monday - Thursday | 9.00am - 2.30pm

Talk to us about:                                             

• Work & Income queries
• IRD queries
• Money management and budgeting
• Studylink support

We can assist with all the above and advise or refer you to the correct agency if required.

Learning how to budget will give you skills to last a lifetime. A budget helps us feel in control and is for anyone who has money coming in and going out. Having a plan and sticking to a budget will save stress and let you focus on your studies. Budgeting allows you to take control of your spending habits and focus on your financial goals.

Budgeting Hints

• Plan
• Goals
• Debt – pay off the debt with the highest interest
• Shop with a list – look for cheaper deals
• Beware of personal spending - wants vs needs  

Websites

• https://www.sorted.org.nz/
• https://www.napierfamilycentre.org.nz/our-services/financial-capability-services/

Businesses | Government Departments

• Banks – Budgeting tools
• IRD – tax refund (Free) Register on the IRD website https://www.ird.govt.nz/
• Insurance – review annually
• Power – compare prices https://www.powerswitch.org.nz/powerswitch?&gclid=CKHLqaiT3cwCFQx8vQodU9gMLA

Studylink

• Get to know the website www.studylink.govt.nz