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8 April 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
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.
Read more about How one NZ whānau bought a home together, and what they learned along the way
20 March 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Shristi Singh shares how she was able to become a homeowner while also navigating the financial challenges of being a new immigrant.
4 March 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, high school teacher Tāwera shares how family, discipline, and patience shape his financial choices.
29 January 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, family lawyer Sarah Mason shares how witnessing the financial outcomes of divorce in her job has inspired a passion for women’s financial …
14 January 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
New Zealand students will learn financial education in school from 2026 from Years 0 to 10. Find out what your child will learn about money, compound interest and budgeting – plus free tools to suppor…
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