NZCU News
Saving Siblings
Having been with NZCU Employees for 20 years, Auckland-born and raised Cook Island brothers Robert and Ronald George know a thing or two about saving. Sharing a joint Christmas Saver Account, which always yields excellent results at the end of the year, the two keep each other in check, both in savings and good presents.
The siblings initially started saving with a syndicate.
“There was actually a few of us who all saved together,” recalls younger brother Ronald.
“But slowly, some started doing their own thing until it was just the two of us.”
Notice To Members
The proposed unification of NZCU South, NZCU Central, NZCU Steelsands, Aotearoa Credit Union and NZCU Baywide under one brand was announced on 18th December 2018 and will create New Zealand’s biggest credit union with $600 million in assets, about 75,000 member-owners and nearly 300 staff.
Credit Unions have been an important part of the financial services sector in New Zealand for more than 50 years and are the original person-to-person financial service providers.
Given our current stability and strategic focus, the board have opted to remain independent, which gives the benefit that the staff of NZCU Employees can offer the personal service that each of our member deserve.
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
Our normal office hours are Monday – Friday (9 am – 4 pm). During the 2018-2019 holiday period we will be running a reduced service, with normal operating hours from 3 January 2019. Our holiday office hours during the Christmas / New Year period are as follows:
Back to School? NZCU Employees Have Got Your Back
Are your finances feeling stretched after an expensive Christmas and now the costs of back to school expenses are piling up? Maybe we can help you to cover the costs of this expensive time of year.
Back to school expenses like stationery, equipment, uniforms, school fees and activities can mount up fast, and it can be difficult and stressful trying to cover these expenses at the start of the year.
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Savvy saving – download tips in Samoan and Tongan too
Saving is an important part of living financially free, whether it’s to prepare for unexpected events, to fund extras like holidays, or to save for your future such as your retirement. While we’re here to help you save, there are other ways in life where you can kick the spending and start saving for a stronger financial future. Check out these savvy savings tips to make your money go further.
There are three main reasons for saving:
- For the unexpected – ensuring you’ve got money aside for emergencies such as a loss of income, a family bereavement or vehicle expenses
- For the extras in life – to fund holidays, family gatherings, a new vehicle or a laptop
- For your future – to help you in retirement when you’ve stopped working and you’re no longer earning regular income
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Change will do you good
Sione and his wife Jane decided they wanted to go on a holiday to the islands.
So they started a family challenge to see how much money it took to fill one container. They got to $200 … then just kept going.
Any coins and $5 notes left over at the end of the day were saved.
Within eight months the couple had saved enough for her them to go on holiday, which included costs for flights, accommodation and some spending money.
2018 AGM Highlights
The NZCU Employees Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 2nd November 2018 which saw members and stakeholders come together to hear reports from the chair, management and have their say as well as vote on important matters for the credit union.
General Manager of NZCU Employees Kona Hatalafale says it was yet another successful AGM.
“It’s always good to see our members being involved and engaged. And it was a good way to celebrate the year that we’ve had.”
See some highlights and the beautiful faces of some of our staff, members and the board in our image gallery of this year’s AGM.
Celebrating 25 years with NZCU Employees
The personal touch is why Kaylene Robinson is celebrating a quarter of a century as a member of NZCU Employees.
“I’ve attended nearly every AGM since I joined because I love their friendly manner,” she says.
“And their mission is to take the struggle out of finance, which is so true in the way they have treated me.”
Life hasn’t been easy for Kaylene, she lost one son at age 19 when he was killed in a road accident by a drunk driver.
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Come along to our 2018 AGM
Come along to our 2018 AGM and receive a $50* Pak’nSave Voucher for attending.
Date & Time
Thursday 22nd November 2018 (doors open 5:30pm, AGM starts 6:00pm)
Venue
Landmark Bar and Function Venue, RSA Panmure (corner of Domain Road and Queens Road, Panmure)
Notice to Members: Rule amendments 25 (b) and New Rule 25 (d)
This is a notice to members to inform you of a Rule change titled “Board of Directors” 25 (b) and adding a new Rule 25 (d).
These Rule changes will be presented at our AGM held on the 22nd November 2018 for members to vote on.
You can find a full set of New Zealand’s Employees Credit Union Rules on under legal.
Rule amendments 25 (b) and New Rule 25 (d)
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