Organised by Junior Economic Club New Zealand | In partnership with Forsyth Barr & Hatch Invest
| Total prize pool: $3,000+

The JEC NZ Smart Money Challenge is a free, nationwide competition open to all New Zealand students from Year 1 to Year 13. Participants submit a one-minute video explaining one of ten approved finance literary concepts in a clear, creative, and accessible way (Check out the rules for more info). There is no cost to enter.

Prizes per category: Winner $500, Runner-up $200.

$800 in spot prizes

Registrations to compete in the JEC Smart Money Competition 2026 are open now