10 Sep 2025

New effort to boost financial knowledge

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 10 September 2025

Nearly 40 per cent of New Zealanders rate their financial literacy as average or below, with some giving themselves a failing grade, according to a recent survey. 

The Retirement Commission's Sorted website is one of the most popular places people go - 1.4 million have used it. 

Users will soon be able to be linked to a professional financial advisor through a new partnership with Financial Advice NZ. 

Kathryn speaks with Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson and Financial Advice New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Hakes.

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