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BNZ and The Curve partner up to demystify the world of money
BNZ and financial platform The Curve have teamed up with the aim of helping Kiwis improve their relationship with their finances.
The Curve was set up in Auckland to support women in the world of investing, but this partnership aims to be relevant for everyone in Aotearoa, regardless of age, gender, income or life stage.
“This isn’t about being perfect with money,” says The Curve co-founder Victoria Harris. “It’s about saying: maybe you weren’t taught this, maybe you’ve made a few missteps, but it’s not too late to learn, grow and build something for yourself. We need new ideas and real talk. That’s what this partnership delivers.”
Challenging conditions
BNZ and The Curve want to acknowledge that financial security is no longer as simple as working hard and saving smart – thanks to rising costs and changing economic conditions.
Many in Aotearoa struggle to build savings momentum, despite doing all the “right things”.
“We hear from people every day who are working incredibly hard, but still feel like they’re going backwards financially,” says Harris.
The partnership aims to demystify building wealth, using BNZ’s banking expertise and The Curve’s podcast, app, social channels and workshops to make complex finanical topics and concepts more accessible.
“The economic environment has shifted, and people need new approaches and fresh perspectives. This partnership is about giving people the tools to shift from feeling stuck to feeling in charge,” Harris adds.
No jargon, no judgement
The partnership launches with a new property podcast designed to break down the basics of owning or investing in property – minus the jargon, judgement and the pressure to be perfect.
“We recognise that people’s financial journeys are continually evolving,” says BNZ’s GM of private bank and home lending Jenna Broadhurst. “Today’s economic realities call for new approaches that work for people’s day-to-day lives. We want to ensure more people feel confident making informed financial decisions.”
More initiatives including events, content and digital tools will roll out over the coming months.
“The best financial advice is the kind you actually act on,” says Broadhurst. “Whether you’re starting out, planning for retirement, or somewhere in between, this partnership is about making that advice practical, relevant and achievable.”
