Moneywise Manawatū

💰 Life happens... are you ready for the unexpected? Build a financial safety net that actually works

Everyone needs an emergency fund, and this Money Month, Sorted is hosting a FREE one-hour webinar to help you build a financial safety net that works in real life.

Join the conversation and learn: ✅ How small savings, insurance, and support services can work together
✅ Practical ways to reduce financial pressure when the unexpected happens
✅ Steps you can take to recover faster and feel more confident with your money
✅ Answers to your questions in a supportive, real-life discussion

📅 Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
💻 Online
🎟️ Free

Can't make it live? Register anyway and you'll receive access to the recording.

👉 Register here: https://sorted.org.nz/free-money-month-webinars-registration/

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✨ Mālō e lelei everyone!
Moneywise Manawatu is celebrating Tongan Language Week this week💙

This year’s theme reminds us that the Tongan language stays strong when it’s used at home, at church, and in our wider community. Such a beautiful way to keep culture alive and thriving 🌺✨

Check out the everyday Tongan phrases below — even learning one word is a lovely way to show connection and respect 🙌💬

🎓✨ Moneywise Manawatū at UCOL Open Day! ✨🎓

Chianti and Paula had a fantastic time at the recent UCOL Open Day, meeting students and chatting about how Moneywise Manawatū can support them on their financial journey.

There were plenty of great conversations about budgeting, making the most of their money, and the importance of building an emergency savings fund for life's unexpected surprises.

One of the biggest eye-openers? Many students were gob-smacked to discover how much their fast-food habits could cost them over a year! 🍔🍟💸

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. We loved meeting you and look forward to helping more people take control of their finances! 😊

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🌟 Money Month Webinar: When Life Doesn't Go to Plan 🌟

Financial shocks can happen to anyone. A job loss, illness, unexpected bills, or caring for whānau can quickly change your financial situation.

Join Sorted's FREE webinar on Tuesday 11 August 12:00pm – 1:00pm for an honest, judgement-free kōrero about resilience, recovery, and navigating tough times. 💛

✅ Hear real stories of financial setbacks and recovery
✅ Ask your questions live
✅ Get access to the recording if you can't attend

This isn't a how-to session. It's a chance to hear from real people about what helped, what made things harder, and what they wish they'd had in place before things went wrong.

💻 Register now: https://sorted.org.nz/free-money-month-webinars-registration/

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💰 It’s Money Month! 💰

This month, the theme is Emergency Savings.

Life has a habit of throwing surprises our way. A vet bill, an unexpected koha, a sudden car repair, or an appliance that decides it's had enough. Having an emergency fund can help you handle these moments without relying on debt or adding extra financial stress.

The good news? Saving for life's surprises just got easier.

Sorted's new Buffer Builder app has your back. It connects securely to your bank accounts and helps build your emergency savings automatically. It can pay you first, round up purchases, and top up your savings, making it easy to grow your buffer without having to think about it.

✅ Set it up
✅ Let it do the work
✅ Have money ready when life happens

A small buffer today can make a big difference tomorrow.

👉 Click here to learn more: https://sorted.org.nz/buffer-builder/

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Kia Orana! 🌺

This week Moneywise Manawatu celebrates ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (Cook Islands Māori Language Week) and the rich language, culture and heritage of Cook Islands communities.

The 2026 theme is “Me kite koe i te tuatua i to’ou reo tupuna, e turanga rangatira tena nō’ou no te uki amuri atu" - With our language as our foundation, we will embrace the future.

If you're looking for something to do tonight - enjoy a Cook Islands cultural performance at Palmerston North Girls' High School from 6pm to 8pm. 🌴✨

💙 Could you or someone you know be eligible for a Disability Allowance through MSD?

This free information session is a great opportunity to learn about the support that may be available, who can apply, and how to access it.

Presented by an MSD Health and Disability Coordinator, this session will provide clear, practical information and the chance to better understand the Disability Allowance process.

📅 Monday 31st
🕐 1:00pm - 2:30pm
📍 585 Main Street, Palmerston North

Everyone is welcome. Register via the QR code on the flyer or call 06 353 2743.
Please share with friends, whānau, and anyone who may find this information useful.