Category: Real life story

8 September 2023

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...

31 August 2023

From breaking point to financial freedom...
We all know that scams are everywhere, and constantly becoming more sophisticated, making them tough...

25 November 2022

Leaving my relationship was only the sta...
After leaving her violent relationship, Amy* quickly realised starting again was going to be harder...

25 November 2022

Addressing the financial impacts of fami...
Rachel Williams, from Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge, has been regularly referring clients to Good Shepherd...

8 November 2022

Debt collecting: a new approach...
General Manager, Mark Francis, from DebtManagers has been able to provide debt relief to some...

28 October 2022

Why I am motivated to get the best outco...
Seeking refuge in another country, experiencing economic harm and having to rebuild her life with...

15 September 2022

Helping people take control of their fin...
Frances Ronowicz, BNZ’s Head of Customer Care, shares how we partner with Good Shepherd NZ...

8 September 2022

Rebuilding financial wellbeing, one fami...
As BNZ’s Head of Customer Care, Frances Ronowicz gets to see the positive effects BNZ’s...

12 April 2022

Creating better access to financial well...
Ensuring everyone, no matter their background, has a chance to improve and build-on their financial...

8 March 2022

I had to stand up for myself...
It’s taken Holly two years and a lot of inner strength to be able to...

15 February 2022

How Good Loans helped with Aaria’s bus...
Single mum of three, Aaria*, works nights, which means her car is essential to provide...

19 January 2022

Meet Beryl who is working to address a g...
We speak with Project Advisor for Safety and Resilience, Beryl, about her career in family...