September 8, 2023 10:10 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on How can I make a difference as a Tongan?
Victoria’s passion is ensuring that the financial wellbeing of the Pacific communities in New Zealand is protected. Ever since her first job with Tamaki Budgeting in 2017, Victoria has been passionate about protecting the financial wellbeing of the Pacific communities in Aotearoa....
May 19, 2023 2:11 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on New budget: a chance to breathe
Clients will have more money left in their pockets and more time on their hands thanks to earlier access to ECE, discounted transport and waived prescription fees; all of which have been announced in the 2023 Government Wellbeing budget. “Too...
May 9, 2023 9:18 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Struggling families ‘stuck’ using buy now pay later for essentials
Struggling families are getting caught in a poverty trap by racking up hundreds of dollars of debt using buy now pay later schemes for meat, nappies and other everyday essentials, budget advisers warn. Financial mentors are increasingly alarmed by the...
April 4, 2023 12:54 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Getting prepared for banking payments all year round
From 26th May 2023, all electronic banking payments will be processed on the same day, seven days a week, between most New Zealand banks – including public holidays. These new changes mean you will be able to make or receive same day...
March 31, 2023 3:39 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Urgent calls for government to recognise economic harm as separate form of violence
For mother-of-two Paige*, the bathroom was a place of refuge from her financially and emotionally abusive partner. “He was a drug addict, and he was very selfish…in the whole 17 years that we were together, he only had two jobs which...
March 24, 2023 10:48 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Building a strong financial partnership with money conversations
Being able to talk about money with your partner can help both of you plan for the future, and while money may become a source of stress and conflict in a relationship, it can also become a source of stability...
March 15, 2023 1:08 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Submission on buy now, pay later
To ensure our clients and their financial wellbeing have been considered in the recently proposed CCCFA buy now, pay later (BNPL) amendments, we have written a submission. We are concerned that the $600 threshold has only been considered from a...
March 14, 2023 11:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on What to expect when joining DEBTsolve
This programme gets great results but it isn’t a quick fix. Working through unmanageable debt can be complex and requires commitment from you to get back on track. DEBTsolve is provided entirely over the phone and through email. We often...
March 13, 2023 9:19 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Genesis Energy forgives debts of women abused by partners
Genesis Energy sometimes forgives all or part of the power debts of survivors of violent and economically abusive relationships. It is part of a “fresh start” programme the power retailer is developing for people who find themselves with debt through...
March 10, 2023 11:01 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Creating a budget with your partner
Budgeting with your partner is a great way to forge a healthy financial relationship while also creating a solid framework for a shared financial future together. As a couple, your money situation will constantly be changing, so when one person...
February 20, 2023 11:48 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Getting support for Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods
Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the recent disasters here in Aotearoa New Zealand. We know a lot of people are experiencing expense shock as a result and may become more vulnerable to high-cost lending and...
January 5, 2023 9:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Keeping tabs: adding mindfulness to your money
Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with money is a multi-faceted journey. But perhaps one of the most important elements is to foster a sense of awareness of your financial situation, not just as a once-off, but as ongoing. Paying...