The Otago Community Finance team is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by adapting its no-interest loans scheme to provide quick financial relief. >Read more
The government has fast-tracked legislation to curb high-cost lenders in response to the financial impact of Covid-19. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hon Kris Faafoi has urged people to look at other options to high-cost lenders, including Good Shepherd...
The government has fast-tracked legislation to curb high-cost lenders in response to the financial impact of Covid-19. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hon Kris Faafoi has urged people to look at other options to high-cost lenders, including Good Shepherd...
Jane Wrightson from the Commission for Financial Capability talked to Corin Dann this morning about the rules around high-interest loans, which were accelerated through parliament yesterday. Jane says there are good options out there for people who still need small...
This morning Good Shepherd NZ’s Chief Executive talked with Brian Sagala on Pacific Breakfast about our no interest loans, and the changes we’ve made to our loans to support people impacted by Covid-19. >Watch here
Good Shepherd NZ and BNZ are extending their community finance programme, allowing $5 million of no-interest loans to be used by families financially affected by Covid-19. >Read more
Pacific Media Network spoke to Good Shepherd NZ’s Chief Executive about no interest loans for people affected by Covid-19. >Read more
BNZ and Good Shepherd NZ announced today that they are extending their NILS no interest loans to support people who have been financially impacted by Covid-19. >Read more
Good Shepherd NZ joined a group of social services to ask companies to show leniancy to families impacted by Covid-19. Read more
Good Shepherd NZ supports the changes in credit laws that are intended to reduce the harm caused by unmanageable, high-cost debt. The following summary of the changes has been provided by the Commerce Commission – What you need to know...
We are working with BNZ to trial ‘DEBTsolve’ this year – a programme pilot supported by MSD that combines debt advocacy, debt counselling and debt consolidation loans. Find out more – DEBTsolve Pilot Information Sheet Oct
“Three weeks after it was launched, Otago’s new community finance programme is attracting more than 100 inquiries a week. The initiative, a partnership between Good Shepherd NZ and the Bank of New Zealand, is being administered by Presbyterian Support Otago.” Read...
We provide loans for essential items but not for cash, vacations, or normal household bills like food or future rent.
IF you are a single person with no dependents receiving jobseeker payments as your main income, we are currently unable to assist with a loan.
For urgent financial support please contact MSD, or contact MoneyTalks to find your nearest financial mentor.
If you provide incorrect information in this enquiry, we may not be able to help you.
We provide loans for essential items but not for cash, vacations, or normal household bills like food or future rent.
IF you are a single person with no dependents receiving jobseeker payments as your main income, we are currently unable to assist with a loan.
For urgent financial support please contact MSD, or contact MoneyTalks to find your nearest financial mentor.
If you provide incorrect information in this enquiry, we may not be able to help you.
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