Help with the cost of living
Our friends at Sorted have put together this handy guide to help with the rising cost of living: Help with the cost of living » Sorted ...
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Flood and Cyclone Relief Information
Links below to various resources available to help those affected by the recent flooding and cyclone: … WINZ financial support for cyclone Gabrielle Hardship Assistance payments through Work and Income Cyclone Gabrielle - What support is available and where can you get help » National Emergency Management Agency (civildefence.govt.nz) ...
Auckland Floods Information and Assistance
NOTE: This has been pulled together from various sources and was current at time of posting A new information centre has opened at the Fickling Centre and will be open from 12pm today (Wednesday) It will be staffed by government welfare and support services to provide...
‘A quick guide to borrowing money’ now available on the Commerce Commission website
The Credit branch of the Commerce Commission has developed a new guide for borrowers as part of their commitment to helping people make informed choices when borrowing money. A quick guide to borrowing is now available on their website. This guide provides clear and straight-forward information...
Fraud Awareness Week 2022
Consumer Protection have launched their Fraud Awareness Week 2022 Campaign with the theme 'Be the Hero of your scam story', click on the link below for more information on how to spot scams, what to do if you think you have been scammed, and other...
What happens to your debts when you die?
This is obviously a sensitive subject for many, but still very important to consider to avoid any extra heartache during what is inevitably a trying time. So, what happens to your debts when you die? In most cases, unless other plans have been made and put...
Who to talk to when times get tough
If you are worried about the strain financial hardship is taking on your mental health, talk to your GP first – they will be able to help and refer you to you to your local community mental health service or elsewhere if needed. Helplines Need to talk?...
Plan your spending: Don’t feel silly this season
Donald O’Meara describes the stress from ongoing debt as seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, except it moved further away every time he moved towards it. But this year, Donald and his wife, Trudy, are looking forward to the festive season in Auckland...
Housing crisis: low-income left exposed
Garages, shared housing, tiny homes… the list of ways to afford housing in Aotearoa goes on. Housing is one of the biggest issues facing whānau through the country today – with both cost and availability being a huge barrier for people. Health is also an important consideration,...
Tasty meals don’t have to break the bank
Eating well doesn’t always have to be expensive – and we’re here to prove it. Sala Davai, from MoneyTalks, and Maria Bernard, from Heart Foundation, have teamed up this Sorted Money Week to give you some tips to eat well on a budget. Sorted Money Week is...