About this episode

David Very discusses the financial challenges faced by New Zealanders in 2025 and the potential for relief in 2026.

Financial mentor David Very joins Nadine Higgins to unpack why 2025 hit so many New Zealanders so hard—and whether 2026 will bring any real relief. From high-income earners stretched by huge mortgages to pensioners squeezed by rising costs, he explains why financial stress is now cutting across every part of society. David breaks down where to start when you’re underwater, what actually works when tackling debt, the traps in consolidation and balance transfers, how to negotiate with lenders, and why KiwiSaver hardship should stay a last resort. If this year knocked you around, this episode helps you map a realistic way back to stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Nadine Higgins

Guest: David Very

Topics covered

• financial stress
• debt management
• mortgages
• pensioners
• financial relief
• KiwiSaver

Keywords

• financial mentor
• debt
• mortgages
• pensioners
• financial stress
• negotiating with lenders
• KiwiSaver hardship

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Places: New Zealand

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