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How to create a budget for a spending category

Set a monthly spending limit for any category and track your progress through the month.

How to read your balance forecast

Interpret the forecast chart to spot upcoming shortfalls and understand what's driving your projected balance.

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The why behind budgeting

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NZ Budgeting5 min

How to budget on a $100,000 salary in New Zealand (2026)

A $100k salary puts you in the top 15% of NZ earners. But after tax, ACC, and KiwiSaver, you take home $5,963 a month — and in Auckland, six figures often feels less comfortable than it sounds.

30 April 2026Read

NZ Budgeting5 min

How to budget on a $60,000 salary in New Zealand (2026)

$60,000 sounds comfortable. But after PAYE, ACC, and KiwiSaver, you take home $3,855 a month — and in Auckland or Wellington, rent alone can eat half of that before you've spent a dollar on anything else.

30 April 2026Read

NZ Budgeting5 min

How to budget on an $80,000 salary in New Zealand (2026)

$80,000 is where most New Zealanders expect to feel comfortable — and often don't. After tax, ACC, and KiwiSaver, you take home $4,921 a month. In Auckland, a solo one-bedroom apartment can eat 40% of that before you've paid for a single grocery.

30 April 2026Read

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