New Zealanders hungry for advice, Sorted says

The site, run by the Commission for Financial Capability, had 150,000 users in April, which was a four-year record, Sorted editor Tom Hartmann said.

The number of new users was up 26% compared to the same time last year.

The most popular tool was the mortgage calculator, followed by the budgeting tool and a guide on seven things people could do in response to the crisis.

Hartmann said it was heartening to see New Zealanders turning to Sorted as an independent source of financial guidance during this difficult time.

“For some, there’s an immediate impact on their finances – we can help point you in the right direction for Government support. For others, it’s a good time to take a breath to assess what you could do right now to protect yourself, your family and money from future financial shocks.”