Personal Finance and Capabilities

Developing financial capability supports ākonga to:

• participate in economic life

• gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies to make good money management decisions across a range of financial contexts

• improve the financial well-being of individuals and society.

In becoming financially capable, students will develop:

• knowledge and understanding of financial information and processes 

• personal financial management competencies 

• recognition and development of their personal values, which make it possible for them to achieve their personal goals

• an awareness of others' values and priorities, which will enable them to participate meaningfully in the community.