http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.pockety.org.nz en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:57:17 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/116360/hot-girls-code-podcast/ Hot Girls Code is a podcast featuring Aorthi & Lola, two young women working in the tech industry in New Zealand. The podcast aims to break down coding concepts & stereotypes.The podcast features topics and speakers ranging from programming insights and software infrastructure to women in technical leadership roles and negotiating a pay rise in the industry.... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:49:16 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post116360 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/116359/bright-sky-app/ The Bright Sky app provides safe, practical support and information for people concerned about family violence, or worried about the safety of themselves, or someone they care about.App featuresInformation, tips, case studies, and an assessment quizSupport service resources and info throughout New ZealandSecure journal featureApp safety features ... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:33:00 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post116359 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/116358/wahine-fuelled-tech/ Wāhine Fuelled Tech is a regular Meetup that provides a safe and supportive environment that empowers you to develop your technology skills, your career and your network.Meetups on a range of topics are held throughout the year. All are welcome, you don't need to identify as female or be currently working in tech to participate. ServicesIn-person networkingSpeaker eventsCalendar of tech and diversity related events in the region... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:26:21 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post116358 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112843/financial-services-council-conversation-cards/ Financial Services Council is a non-profit member organisation with a vision to grow the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders. As part of their 'Financial wellbeing for women' mahi, they have created sets of 'conversation cards' to encourage open and healthy conversations about money. ... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:05:07 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112843 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112842/girls-that-invest-podcast/ Girls that Invest is top-rated podcast hosted by Sim and Sonya, two Kiwi millennial investors who are passionate about investing and personal finance. The podcasts aims to break down the intimidating world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon.Topics include:Learning from business failuresTax mistakes and how not toUnderstanding cash flowCouple financesVenture capital 101 and more... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:41:05 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112842 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112841/shes-on-the-money-podcast/ Hosted by Australian finance expert and retired Financial Adviser Victoria Devine, She's On The Money’s no-BS approach to financial literacy helps women feel confident and in-control of their money and future.Topics include:Debt deceptionProperty markets and mortgagesFinancial scamsCalculated risk-takingPets, children and finances and more... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:32:51 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112841 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112840/fma-her-money-matters/ Her Money Matters was an International Women's Day panel event on financial wellbeing featuring Frances Cook, Te Kahukura Boynton (Māori Millionaire), Mary Holm and Sarah Kelsey (theoneupproject) hosted by the New Zealand Financial Market Authority. The event video features the panel kōrero and Q&A and covers topics such as:Obstacles to financial literacyFinding accessible resourcesOur relationship with moneyHow to talk about moneyInfluences and temptationsPaying off mortgages... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:22:20 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112840 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112837/retirement-commissions-survey-focus-on-women/ In July 2021 the Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission released a comprehensive New Zealand Financial Capability Survey to explore financial wellbeing with a supplementary report focusing on women.The findings from the 2021 national survey show that women continue to experience the same issues as in 2019 when it comes to financial wellbeing. The report highlights financial wellbeing gender gaps, challenges, barriers as well as insights on stronger skillsets for women compared to men.... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:59:30 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112837 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112836/the-curve/ The Curve is a platform for women to learn more about money. Their money. And the money they want to make, for the future they want to have. It aims to be a place for women to learn about investing in a way that makes sense to them, and makes sense for their lifestyle.The Curve isn't a non-profit organisation, but they do have a section of free resources on a range of financial literacy topics. Other services are available for purchase.Free resources include:Glossary of termsSavings tips &a... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:46:24 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112836 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/post/112835/womens-refuge-economic-abuse-survey/ The aim of this survey was to explore women’s experiences of being victimised through economic abuse and how this impacted their social, employment, and housing situations.445 diverse respondents responded to the survey which found that economic abuse severely impacted employment, housing ownership and availability, social activities, friendships and more. ... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:34:09 +1300 http://www.pockety.org.nz/blog/#post112835