We’re excited to be part of the Waimakariri Older Persons Expo on Wednesday, 8 October.

Come and chat with us about budgeting, retirement, or any financial worries. Think of us as a friendly sounding board to help you avoid those “financial potholes.”✅ Free and confidential support✅ Tips, tools, and advice to help you stay on track✅ Sorted retirement booklets available at our stand. Don’t wait until things get stressful—stop by, say hello, and take away resources that make retirement a little easier.

‍Helpful Resources at Your Fingertips

‍In addition to our one-to-one advice, there are many excellent services and websites tailored for older people. Here are some we recommend:

• Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – A wealth of local knowledge. You’ll find the Rangiora branch near the library and WDC offices.

https://www.cab.org.nz/search/retirement

• The Next Steps website has had a makeover and is looking rather smart. You can easily navigate to finding transport for seniors and local groups and connections to keep you busy.

https://www.nextsteps.org.nz/resources/waimakariri/

• Sorted – Thinking about a retirement village? Sorted has excellent guides and tools. We’ll also have their booklets available at the Expo.

https://sorted.org.nz/guides/retirement/https://sorted.org.nz/tools/retirement-navigator/

• Services for Seniors – An MSD/WINZ booklet with key information. This booklet is available from your local MSD/WINZ office.

https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/documents/eligibility/seniors/services-for-seniors.pdf

• Scam Awareness – Quick but important reads on how to avoid becoming a “money mule” and how to spot frauds, scams, phishing, and pyramid schemes.

https://sorted.org.nz/blog/could-you-be-a-money-mule/https://sorted.org.nz/search-results/SearchForm?Search=scams&action_results=Go

• MoneyHub – Clear, well-researched articles on retirement villages, lifetime homes, and more.

https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/apps/search?q=retirementhttps://www.moneyhub.co.nz/lifetime-home-review.htmlhttps://www.moneyhub.co.nz/retirement-villages.html

‍We’re looking forward to meeting you at the Expo. Whether you want answers, resources, or just a reassuring chat, come and say hello—you’ll leave with helpful tools, ideas, and confidence for the road ahead.

If you would like more information or wish to engage with a Financial Mentor, please contact us to talk about your situation.

Phone 03 315 3505 or email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

‍We’re on Facebook and www.bsnc.org.nz‍

Our office is in the War Memorial Hall, corner of High and Albert Streets, Rangiora.