Our partnerships
We aim to build strong, sustainable partnerships based on a shared vision and underpinned by our values.
Our VisionWe envision an Aotearoa New Zealand where all New Zealanders can get ahead.
Our Mission
We are a partner that effectively supports New Zealanders and their communities to improve their financial resilience and reduce financial inequality.
Our Goals
To provide support to and build the capacity of New Zealanders so they can achieve better financial outcomes.
To foster understanding, innovation and cooperation to tackle financial inequality.
Our People
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Pushpa Wood
Booster Foundation Board Chair | Director of the Fin Ed Center Massey University
Pushpa has extensive experience in developing learning resources and stakeholder relationships. She has been instrumental in developing resources for and building capability of financial literacy educators.
In July 2024, Pushpa was appointed as a member of the Financial Advice Code Committee, an independent body that sets financial advice standards.
Pushpa Wood
Booster Foundation Board Chair | Director of the Fin Ed Center Massey University
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Kendall Flutey
co-CEO Banqer | Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungun
Kendall is the co-founder and CEO of Banqer, the education platform named 2018 NZ Hi-Tech Start-up Company of the Year. She is passionate about reducing financial inequalities through financial education. To date, Banqer has supported over 300,000 Kiwis increase their financial capability.
“I see the Booster Foundation as a way to support more Kiwis towards financial success, whatever that means to them."
Kendall Flutey
co-CEO Banqer | Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungun
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Allan Yeo
Booster Managing Director | Booster Foundation Trustee
Allan’s ambition for Booster is to make a meaningful difference to how NZers live and work; providing customers with the tools to be able to live within their means, protect and grow their financial resources and live the retirement they deserve.
“The Booster Foundation is our way to support those that share our dream and are out there making a difference for Kiwis.”
Allan Yeo
Booster Managing Director | Booster Foundation Trustee
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Paul Foley
Booster Executive Chairman | Booster Foundation Trustee
Paul’s background is as a commercial lawyer with over 30 years’ experience advising across varied sectors – he is a Chartered Fellow of the NZ Institute of Directors and a past Director and Chair of NZX and ASX listed companies.
Paul Foley
Booster Executive Chairman | Booster Foundation Trustee
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Anika Speedy
Booster Foundation Chief Executive
Anika Speedy is the chief executive of the Booster Foundation. She leads the Foundation in its mission to help all New Zealanders get ahead financially.
Anika is an experienced manager with a passion for purpose-driven business. Anika joins us from Philanthropy NZ and has previously worked for Dignity NZ where impact was at the heart of her role.
Anika Speedy
Booster Foundation Chief Executive
“We like learning about organisations around Aotearoa New Zealand that also aim to address issues of financial resilience and inequality, particularly those deeply rooted in our communities. “
Anonymous My Money Kete member
“Feeling in control of your money is lifechanging. ”
Anonymous My Money Kete member
“This framework has really opened my eyes to the financial side of life as I was not educated about the topics of spending/saving in High School and University. ”
CoryMore than Money
”It is very good teaching everyone about saving and also the differences between wants and needs, also helping everyone out with their own kind of struggle with money.”
TupoLife Smarts
“Matua Ryno is teaching us how to use our money wisely. Koka Lisa has given us jobs in class for us to get paid into our Banqer. We can earn money by our good learning attitude and achievements. I am to listen all the time. ”
StudentTe Waha o Rerekohu Area School
“I used to buy on impulse, so now I go shopping with a list and stick to it, I’ve learnt so much I have set little goals and it feels so good.”
Anonymous My Money Kete member