To find books on financial and retirement planning use the 'Subject' option when searching the catalogue. Use keywords like:
Books
Magazines
Databases
The library has a number of databases in our Digital Library which may cover financial issues of interest to older people.
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ANZ Newstand (Proquest)
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A selection of full-text newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand covering regional and international topics.
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EBSCO Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
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A broad interest database that contains Australian and New Zealand magazines, newspapers, news wires and reference books.
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Knowledge Basket Newztext
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A full text articles from New Zealand's key news and business publications including Radio New Zealand, Newswire and the NZ Herald classifieds.
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Websites
Age Concern - Some branches offer financial management services to older people.
Association of Superannuation Funds of New Zealand Not retired yet but think you should start saving now? This website provides information on all New Zealand retirement savings schemes.
Bus Travel (Stagecoach and Howick/Eastern) - Older people who hold Senior Citizen's ID cards are entitled to travel for reduced fare on buses (some time restrictions apply).
Consumers' Institute of New Zealand The consumer watchdog organization for New Zealand offers good advice on consumer issues. Check online or in the Consumer magazine at your local library, before you decide to buy!
Deposit Rates - Provides deposit rates in a user-friendly manner.
Family Budgeting - The website of the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Te Ropu Penapena Putea Whanua O Aotearoa. Regardless of age or circumstance, NZFFBS helps people develop budgeting skills in a confidential, culturally aware environment free of charge.
Finance and Investment - This links you to the library's personal finance and investment page.
Financial Skills - Find out about financial skills for life and saving for retirement.
Good Returns - Provides information on home loan and deposit rate information in a user-friendly manner.
Home Loan and Deposit Rates - Provides information on home loan and deposit rate information.
Seniors' Card New Zealand This card entitles baby boomers and seniors aged 55 years and over to discounts on travel and shopping.
Sorted 60plus - Provides information on how to best manage your finances in retirement.
SuperGold Card - The SuperGold card is a government initiative launched to provide cardholders with discounts on purchases of goods and services.
Total Mobility Scheme - Find out if you qualify for transport assistance through a total mobility scheme offerred by some regional councils.
Trusts - Find out how to set up a trust.
Work and Income offers a number of assistance programs. The information below includes links to the Work and Income web pages as well as links to some informative PDF's found on their site.
Note: To view pdf documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is available as a free download from the Adobe website. | 
