Healthy Financial Relationships
Money for many Kiwis is a ‘taboo’ subject that is well known to cause relationship stress. Becoming comfortable about money is a journey, and every
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We tackle the significant issues impacting women, girls and families
We tackle the significant issues impacting women, girls and families
How we help
Good Loans
Our no and low interest Good Loans are designed to help New Zealanders with limited incomes purchase essential household goods and services. Focused on long term
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Covid Relief Loans
Our no interest Good Loans have been extended to support those who have been impacted by Covid-19. Our ‘Covid Relief Loans’ offer up to $2,000 interest free,
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Support for Employers
Family violence, including economic harm, has a significant impact on employee wellbeing and costs New Zealand employers over $350 million dollars annually. Trends overseas suggest
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Economic Harm
Economic harm doesn’t leave visible marks. Like other forms of family violence, it can be subtle – beginning with the smallest breach of trust and
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Diana Clement: The tell-tale signs of financial abuse
Opinion: Family violence often focuses on physical acts. What’s often not discussed is financial or economic abuse It’s widespread in New Zealand and is the
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08/08/2022
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Toxic boyfriend used my money for drugs and porn, left me $38k in debt, ailing woman says
It started as the stuff of dreams. Flowers were delivered, romantic dinner dates beckoned, and he seemed to be great with her kids. “At first
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05/08/2022
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Don’t sabotage your money conversations
OPINION: Withdrawing, blaming, invalidating, escalating and catastrophising; there are many ways people sabotage money conversations at home. But help is at hand with a healthy financial
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02/08/2022
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Our History
The Good Shepherd Sisters were invited to New Zealand in 1886 to provide care for women and girls that had fallen on hard times. They were
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We believe there’s strength in collaboration, which is why we work with corporate, government and NGO partners to achieve great outcomes. Discover who we’re working
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Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help. You’ll hear from our staff, Good Loans and DEBTsolve clients,
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