Stuff Money: We want to help you build and protect your wealth

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Damien Venuto is ready to dig into wealth creation and protection issues that matter most to New Zealand.

The bach, the boat and the Beamer once signified the aspirational hopes of a generation, but this has changed for many. Wealth means different things to different New Zealanders these days, but making sound financial decisions remains as important as ever.

Money matters regardless of what your millionaire aunt and uncle might tell you at the family barbecue. We all want more of it or, at the very least, to make the most of what we have.

If you’ve spent an evening staring at the digits in your banking app wondering what to do next, then Stuff Money is for you.

Our aim is simple: to help you build and secure your wealth by making informed decisions.

We're not reporting on markets and numbers. We’re focused on the stories behind the money and how they affect you and your wealth.

And this starts with you. We need to know what you want to know.

From the small choices you make every day to the life-changing decisions that will define your financial future, we want to hear what’s on your mind.

Are you a young KiwiSaver member confused by all the options? A mortgage holder looking for strategies to get ahead? A small business owner worried about the entanglement of personal and company finances? A family member trying to secure an inheritance for loved ones? Or are you at a career crossroads and desperately worried that your next move could ruin your financial future?

We kicked off at the weekend with a piece on the dilemma facing many Kiwis as they roll off fixed mortgages onto a lower rate.

Tell us what's bugging you and we'll investigate, drawing on expert advice and real-life case studies.

To get started, simply fill out our confidential online form and tell us what you're thinking about. While we will use your stories to inform our journalism, we will never share your personal information. And remember, never share confidential financial details - even with us!

So, New Zealand, what do you want to know about building and securing your wealth?