Crown Financial Ministries New Zealand

11/04/2026

The good and bad of oil price rises

This article was first published in November 2022, reflecting the increase in petrol prices to $3.08 per litre in July 2022.

Oil prices have significantly increased recently, impacting household budgets and pushing the rate of inflation higher. However, is an increase in the price of oil always a bad thing?

20/03/2026

Creating your will

A Will is one of the most important components of estate planning. It is a legally binding document that records your final wishes and instructions in the event of your death, setting out exactly how and to whom you wish your estate to be distributed. It helps you to control the distribution of your belongings and money, and helps ensure that distribution occurs as efficiently as possible after your deathhttps://crown.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Creating-your-Will.pdf

11/09/2025

Learning from failure

Have you ever failed? I mean, really failed?

You know, that sickening feeling when you realize you’ve missed the mark, made a huge mistake, or gone just a little too far? No wonder it’s one of our greatest fears.
https://crown.org.nz/failure/

29/07/2025

Setting up an Emergency Savings Account

An emergency savings account is a primary element of a financial plan. Having money set aside and always available for the unexpected expenses

An emergency savings account is a primary element of a financial plan. Having money set aside and always available for the unexpected expenses eliminates a

19/06/2025

Why having an emergency savings fund is essential

The focus of the Retirement Commission’s Sorted Money Month in August 2025 is on the importance of having emergency savings. This article is the first in a series of three articles on emergency savings. https://crown.org.nz/emergency-savings/

06/05/2025

A Biblical Perspective of Work

The 40-hour week (paid hours including overtime) remains common for males in full-time work in New Zealand. In 2024 the average for males was 37 hours, while the average was 31 hours for females. These survey numbers only covered paid hours, and we know many people on salaries work more than the hours they are nominally paid for.... see more

For females in full time work the average is around 37 – 38 hours while the average for part-time workers in 20 hours a week. These survey numbers only

28/02/2025

Materialism: What It Is & How to Escape It

One of the greatest threats to our walk with God is the trap of materialism. We have to work at not being lured away from Him when we spend our money to meet our own desires. Why? Because affluence tends to blind us to the needs of others.

Read more: https://crown.org.nz/materialism-what-it-is-how-to-escape-it/

14/01/2025

Giving - Pledge or faith promise

Part of being a good steward, or manager, of God’s possessions is giving back to God a portion of what He’s entrusted to us, His stewards. It’s not that God needs our money. Rather, giving serves as an external, material testimony that God owns both the material and spiritual things of our lives. https://crown.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pledge-or-faith-promise.pdf

25/11/2024

Merging Christmas Traditions

What Christmas traditions do you hold dear? Maybe you always give a certain gift, bake a special dessert, or buy a specific kind of tree. For many of us, these rituals are what make the Christmas season special, and it’s hard to feel festive without them.

See more: https://crown.org.nz/merging-christmas-traditions/

29/08/2024

Six money myths you need to stop believing

There are many misconceptions and myths about money. Many are completely untrue, but some need to be seen through the lens of a faithful, biblical steward. Here are the top six money myths and a biblical perspective. Read more: https://crown.org.nz/six-money-myths-you-need-to-stop-believing/

02/04/2024

Five mistakes couples make with money

Money is a common source of friction for couples due to differences in the way they were brought up to think about money and different money personalities. The following are some key mistakes couples make with managing their money.

To read morehttps://crown.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Five-mistakes-couples-make-with-money.pdf

03/01/2024

Christmas - Celebrate Jesus

Worried about the influence of commercialism on your observance of Christmas? Here are some ideas for spending less and focusing on Christ.

Like millions of other families, each year at this time, our family expresses their love for one another by giving gifts. It’s an appropriate time for giving because Christmas celebrates God’s greatest gift to us—the Lord Jesus Christ.

For more:https://crown.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Christmas-Celebrate-Jesus.pdf