Student Reviews
I think MoneyTime is a lot of fun because it gets you ready for when you leave the house to make your own decisions.
- Antony, Year 7, Tokomaru School
I love MoneyTime because it is teaching us for the future but also keeps us interested because it's like a game.
- Teri, Year 8, Tokomaru School
MoneyTime is really helping me with understanding the banking system. At home, I now have large conversations with my family about things that I have picked up from modules. MoneyTime is designed in a way that teaches you life skills, and still allows you to be a kid, and compete with your classmates for the most money. I feel like it is really improving my math, and I really hope we can do it again next year.
- Isabella, Year 7, Tokomaru School
MoneyTime is awesome because we have fun and learn at the same time. Coolest math game ever made!!! We always laugh at each other when we get higher than them on the leaderboard 😂 I think we should get it next year. It is AWESOME!
- Scarlett, Year 6, Tokomaru School
I enjoy MoneyTime because it's a fun thing to do and it is also like a game so it makes me want to do it more, and it also helps you save your money you have and how to budget and i think it will really help us when we get older.
- Faith, Year 8, Tokomaru School
I love MoneyTime because it is like a game that teaches you real life skills and teaches you about taxes and how to do them and is nice and easy for young people that are trying to learn about taxes and bank accounts.
- Tyson, Year 7, Tokomaru School
MoneyTime is so cool!!! I never thought a math game could be so fun. I learn about saving and spending wisely while having a great time. I really hope we can do it again next year.
- Hollie, Year 6, Tokomaru School
I really like MoneyTime as it teaches children all about how money works, about earning wages and salaries so you get an idea of what it will be like when you’re older. It also includes lots of Maths but you don’t realise that you’re even doing it.
- Jessica, Year 7, Broomfield School
I really like the different modules, especially the ones about investing, earning money and interest. I really like the different characters that we can dress up but we have to earn money to buy them clothes. I really hope the rest of the year is successful because I’m really enjoying it and have earned $17,000 so far.
- Claudia, Year 6, Broomfield School
I really enjoyed doing MoneyTime because it was fun. I wish there were more modules as I’ve nearly done them all!
- Arai, Year 6, Broomfield School
The quizzes were really fun.
- Aarliyah, The Terrace School
I liked MoneyTime because it was about real life.
- Hayes, The Terrace School
I like MoneyTime because it helps me learn all about money which will prepare us for the future. I just like learning about money as well.
- Jordan, Whangamarino School
It is a fun and entertaining way to learn about financial literacy. I like how it teaches me about finance and bank terms.
- Nathan, Whangamarino School
MoneyTime is a programme that helps young people who need to understand finance and helps with banking. It teaches you how you can budget and educate people on managing their funds by putting their needs over their wants.
- Jonathan, Whangamarino School
I like MoneyTime because it helps you prepare for the future and that I can compare my net worth with others.
- Vincent, Whangamarino School
I enjoy playing MoneyTime because it’s fun but also beneficial.
- Emilee, Whangamarino School
MoneyTime is preparing us for the future and shows us how to use money.
- Anika, Whangamarino School
MoneyTime helps us learn all about money, helpful in the future and also in a fun way.
- Jasmine, Whangamarino School
The education MoneyTime provides helps us prepare for our near future and we will soon see it.
- Ezra, Whangamarino School
Ka taea e koe te ako me pēhea te tiaki i āu moni me te tono mō tētahi tūranga mahi.
(You are able to learn how to look after your money and how to apply for a job).
- Neihana, Year 8, Wiri Central School
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Ka ako koe me pēhea te mahi moni, te penapena moni hoki. Ka whiwhi i tētahi pūtea penapena (account) hei penapena moni.
(You learn how to work for money and also to save money. You get a savings account to save your money)
- Niwa, Year 6, Wiri Central School
He pai te MoneyTime ki ahau nā te mea ka ako koe e pā ana ki te whakamahi pūtea.
(I like MoneyTime because you learn about using savings.)
- Maxseen, Year 7, Wiri Central School
He pai te MoneyTime ki ahau i te mea ka taea e au te tiaki i ngā moni ki tāku pēke pūtea.
(I like MoneyTime because I am able to look after money in my savings account.)
- Hope, Year 8, Wiri Central School
He pai ngā kēmu i runga i te MoneyTime i te mea ka ako ahau ki te tiaki moni ki taku pēke pūtea.
(I like the games on MoneyTime because I learnt to look after money in my savings account.)
- Ezra, Year 7, Wiri Central School
He pai ki ahau te kohi moni, i ako hoki me pēhea te whakamahi tika i ngā moni. He pai hoki ki ahau te whakamahi i ōku moni mo te hoko kakahu kia pai ai toku avatar.
(I like collecting money, I also learn how to use money correctly. I also like to use my money to buy clothes to enhance my avatar.)
- Katerina, Year 7, Wiri Central School
Ka taea e koe te ako me pēhea te mahi tika i ngā moni. He mea tika tera ki ahau. Ko tēnei te take he pai te MoneyTime ki ahau.
(You are able to learn how to use money correctly. That's a good thing to me. That's the reason I like MoneyTime)
- Malachi, Year 8, Wiri Central School
He pai te whiwhi moni me ngā modules. He pai mo ngā tamariki kia mōhio me pēhea te hanga i tāu ake moni.
(It's good earning money from the modules. It's good for students to learn how to increase their own money. )
- Te Akau, Year 7, Wiri Central School
I think MoneyTime is an amazing website for everyone to learn how to use money, use banks and how to pay taxes. Personally I think it helped a lot of people who used it. I would say everyone loves it, MoneyTime gives you amazing outfits, funny glasses and more. Right now I am tying with my friend Ruby for first place. I have made $17,512, but as the year goes by I think I will make a lot of money and thanks to this amazing tool, I’ll know how to use money, banks and more for when I’m older. MoneyTime has been a very fun morning activity and I always look forward to it. There are a lot of jobs that you can choose from, the quizzes give you a good sum of money, I learned a lot about money and life in the future, and you get to choose cool accessories for your character.
- Amelia, Manukau Intermediate
Thank you so much. I was really looking forward to reading my CV, now I can finally apply for a job at Warehouse, my dream job and be ready!!
- Katie Ye, Kadimah School
I love learning about business aspects I hadn’t learnt before like investing, warranties, payments etc. MoneyTime was really helpful to understand those processes. Whenever my brother wants to borrow something from me, I’ve started charging him interest. It was easy to understand and you could work at your own pace. MoneyTime made financial literacy interesting and fun.
- Logan, Year 7, Kohia Terrace School
I like that MoneyTime is like having a real bank account. It teaches you how to use money. I like the competitions and seeing whether we have done better than the Year 8s.
- Joy, Year 7, Kohia Terrace School
At night I couldn’t stop thinking about MoneyTime. I felt like a real investor as my mood swung with the highs and lows of the competition.
- Harper S, Year 7, Kohia Terrace School
It was pretty cool to learn about what grown-ups have to do and get answers wrong or right and have to remember things for the post-test. It was really cool to compete with the other classes. It was fun and we learnt at the same time.
- Jemima, Year 8, Kohia Terrace School
It was really fun and competitive. I liked being able to see the class leaderboard and the leaderboard with other schools. It was fun to see how much money you got from your investments.
- Matthew, Year 8, Kohia Terrace School
Learning how to invest money was good because it helps you with understanding real world finance.
- Blake, Year 8, Kohia Terrace School
I feel one step ahead in preparation for business studies at high school next year. MoneyTime gave me skills to help me identify my 'needs' from my 'wants'. It was funny to use 'fake' money to win a 'real' money prize.
- Gertrude, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate
I love how the skills and knowledge relate to the real world. After completing the modules, I was inspired to invest my own money in Cryptocurrency.
- James, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate
I loved investing. I loved seeing how savings accounts work.
- Astro, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate
Although the school receives the prize money, each of us is now empowered to gain personal wealth in the future. After using MoneyTime, I now have a lot more clarity and understanding about finance. The addictive element was fun. We reaped from our earnings. I was challenged by some loopholes, e.g. Kiwisaver.
- Avisa, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate
I feel good about future choices at high school, e.g. business studies.
- Abi, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate
Tongue-in-cheek, I am going to invest in shares of the MoneyTime company as it seems like a go-ahead company with a winning formula.
- Yehya, Year 7, Glen Eden Intermediate
I love the way the Milford Foundation has financial literacy and strengthening communities for future generations as their mission. I loved having the opportunity to learn about finances at school. Although there were times when MoneyTime was tedious, I was motivated to continue because the rest of the class needed each person to do their best.
- Holly, Year 7, Glen Eden Intermediate
MoneyTime is an interactive programme where students gain expertise in basic financial learning. The way it has all been grouped into different categories such as ‘loans’ and ‘insurance’ is excellent, making it captivating for any audience. I find that MoneyTime is a very interesting way to learn about finances, investing, banking, businesses and many more, for I have learnt so much through all of the modules. Overall, I think this program is perfect for those who are keen on effectively learning about basic finances.
- Urvi K, Year 7, Peachgrove Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2024 winners
MoneyTime is a programme to help students learn about financial literacy. With a competition that spans over terms 1 to 4, it was a perfect addition to our classroom’s financial literacy project. Its engaging teaching combined with its competitive aspect makes it loved by everyone in our classroom. MoneyTime focuses on money management and investing, is truly helpful in today's modern world. Its astonishing 31 modules, each filled with valuable information and views make the learning fun and engaging. The strategic aspect of knowing how to invest your money and how much to invest is highly relatable. I enjoyed MoneyTime and strongly believe that it should be implemented in all schools across New Zealand, due to its engaging learning and competitive aspect.
- Seth H, Year 8, Head Boy, Peachgrove Intermediate School, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2024 winners
I found MoneyTime to be both educational and an enjoyable experience. I learned valuable skills such as how to invest, save, write CVs, budget, and many more essential skills that I believe will benefit me both now and as I grow and evolve as a person. My favourite aspect of MoneyTime was its structure. Earning rewards and investing my money made it feel more like a game than an educational platform. This approach, I believe, benefited both me and my classmates, as it helped motivate us and fostered friendly competition through the leaderboards. In conclusion, MoneyTime is an excellent tool for teaching financial literacy. it is a powerful and enjoyable learning experience for students.
- Abbey W, Year 8, Peachgrove Intermediate School, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2024 winners
During my participation in MoneyTime, I expanded my knowledge of money management and broadened my understanding of money jargon, such as mortgages and collectibles. I loved the competition among my classmates to see who could earn the most virtual money, get on the leaderboard, or receive the most awards. It was also fun sharing tips and insight on which investments would benefit us the most.
- Rishitha D, Year 8, Peachgrove Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2024 winners
MoneyTime was an amazing experience. This interactive programme taught us crucial knowledge about finance, including responsibility with money, how to keep it safe and how to invest sensibly. Additionally, the programme was engaging, keeping students interested in learning more and more. The curriculum taught me and all the students who participated, important aspects of financial literacy, which have boosted our knowledge exponentially. Schools that wish to educate their students on money should definitely enrol in MoneyTime next year.
- Anzar S, Year 7, Peachgrove Intermediate School, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2024 winners
I think it's really good and, as someone who doesn't like maths to do with money, I learnt and understood it.
- Chloe, Kohia Terrace School
Once I start earning money in the future, I feel empowered to make wise money decisions.
- Eben, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2025 winners
I now know what to do with money and handle my savings and spending so that it can 'work' for me. I will use the 70, 20, 10 method.
- Curtis, Year 7, Glen Eden Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2025 winners
I learnt how money systems work. I also learnt what some special finance vocabulary words mean.
- Ryan, Year 8, Glen Eden Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2025 winners
MoneyTime has taught us so much about financial literacy. It provided competition, and a personalised experience. After our hard-fought battle (mostly against Room 20 from Glen Eden Intermediate), we reached a respectable 3rd place. We would recommend MoneyTime to any intermediate school wanting a personalised, fun, and downright amazing financial literacy experience.
- Matthew Hua (Year 7) & Kian Mardani (Year 8), Glen Eden Intermediate, MoneyTime Interclass Competition 2025 winners
MoneyTime has been a valuable programme for our class. It has taught us financial skills in a way that was easy to understand, even if we had never learned about money before. The modules were engaging, and earning virtual money helped us see the real-life impact of our financial decisions. It has helped us feel more prepared for the future as a whole. We are proud to have taken first place two years running, and the skills we’ve learned will stay with us long after the competition is over.
- Sylvie Rowell, Year 8, Peachgrove Intermediate School
MoneyTime made learning about money entertaining and engaging, which is why I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was rewarding to finish each task because the modules were engaging and had a game-like feel. I especially appreciated the tasks where we had to think about real-life problems, including budgeting, saving, and making wise spending selections. It was satisfying to see our points add up and watch our class go ahead on the leaderboard. I really enjoyed MoneyTime, and it made me even more excited when our class came first. It felt great knowing that all our hard work helped us get to the top.
- Suwaibah Zaman, Year 7, Peachgrove Intermediate School
The part I enjoyed most about MoneyTime was how it turned learning important life skills into something genuinely engaging. Instead of just reading about saving, budgeting, and earning money, the program let us explore these ideas through interactive modules that felt more like a game than schoolwork. I liked earning virtual money and deciding how to use it, because it made the lessons feel realistic and helped me understand how financial decisions affect our future. The explanations were clear, the quizzes challenged me, and it was satisfying to see my progress grow over time. I also enjoyed doing it alongside my classmates, because we could compare results, help each other, and celebrate our achievements together. Winning first place as a school for the second year in a row made the whole experience even more exciting, and it showed me how valuable these money skills will be in real life.
- Hesali Karunarathne, Year 8, Peachgrove Intermediate School
MoneyTime has really refined my knowledge of financial literacy. The system of jobs giving you different pay really is a massive variable in your ending net wealth. The way that you can lose and gain money from investments is really good. For some advice to other people doing MoneyTime: do the parent modules and go slowly through the modules so you can get more of the questions right. Next, it is a good idea to get as many achievements as possible so you can get more money (in MoneyTime). This means you should redo the whole module whenever you get a single question wrong. Finally, you should always redo the first three modules to get the grit award achievement for extra money.
- Nick Crocket, Year 7, Peachgrove Intermediate School