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Real-life read
7 September 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Stuck in a default KiwiSaver fund? It may be costing you.
Been in a default KiwiSaver fund for a few years? You probably have not lost much money, but you may have missed some growth. Here’s how to switch if you need to.
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22 June 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Real-life read: Alex
In this sorted.org.nz blog, Alex, who moved from Russia to New Zealand about 20 years ago, talks about his spending and saving habits and the financial principles he lives by.
29 May 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Georgia
Georgia has used Sorted ever since 2014, when you could pick up Sorted booklets at the supermarket rather than using the tools online!
21 April 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Gemma
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Gemma shares the habits that have helped her get ahead: avoiding credit card interest, building her emergency fund and paying down her mor…
8 April 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
How one NZ whānau bought a home together, and what they learned along the way
A single mum shares how she and her whānau rethought homeownership, used Sorted tools to build confidence, and found a different path on to the property ladder.
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