Hot Topic 9: KiwiSaver

The Hot Topics series includes 12 short units designed to improve students’ financial capability. Hot Topic 9 introduces students to New Zealand’s KiwiSaver scheme and its benefits. Students will calculate how much they can save using the KiwiSaver and discuss wider impacts of the scheme.

Year 10-12

4-8 hours

Mathematics and Statistics

Social Sciences

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Free to NZ schools

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Student learning

Through this Hot Topic, students will:

Be able to articulate the benefits of the KiwiSaver scheme
Understand the implications of KiwiSaver for their personal financial situation
Examine the wider questions surrounding the retirement age in New Zealand.

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Curriculum links

Personal Financial Management is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. The Hot Topics series is designed to support the development of the key competencies. The series also has links to the Social Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics learning areas.

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Students taking part will

Learn about KiwiSaver and its’ key features
Calculate their KiwiSaver contributions
Discuss whether KiwiSaver improves New Zealanders’ financial literacy
Learn about investor personalities
Debate KiwiSaver.

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Download includes:

Activity: KiwiSaver Workbook
Hot Topic 9 Activity: KiwiSaver

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