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Scheme news
Jordan Harvey is currently based in Christchurch and recently used his savings in the NZDF Savings Schemes to help buy his first home.
We’re relaunching the NZDF Savings Scheme’s incentives program in September 2026 with a simpler structure, bigger individual monthly prizes and campaign incentives
The theme for Sorted Money Month 2026 is emergency savings, focusing on building financial resilience and peace of mind.
Investment news
The third quarter of 2026 brought a mix of cautious optimism and ongoing uncertainty for New Zealand investors.
Markets navigated a turbulent backdrop shaped by conflict in the Middle East and ongoing inflation, yet delivered one of the strongest equity rallies in years.
2025 was a momentous year for geopolitics, creating much for global financial markets to process.
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Markets have been fairly resilient, despite inflation remaining in the background and central banks continuing to take a cautious approach.
Oil prices have started to ease after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a framework deal, though prices remain volatile and can still affect inflation, interest rates, and business costs.
Conflict in the Middle East has driven elevated oil prices and heightened market volatility.
Financial Planning
Sorting out your finances might seem like an overwhelming task, but you can make a start with these 6 steps.
Sorted Money Month is back for 2024! From 1 to 31 August, Money Month’s awareness and engagement campaigns are coordinated by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission.
Follow these 5 steps, and you will be well on your way to being debt free.