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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
19/05/2023
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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,
09/05/2023
Blog
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
04/04/2023
News
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
31/03/2023
Blog
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
24/03/2023
News
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
15/03/2023
Blog
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
14/03/2023
News
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
13/03/2023
Blog
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
10/03/2023
News
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
20/02/2023
Blog
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
05/01/2023
News
Marking International Economic Harm Awareness Day
To mark International Economic Harm Awareness Day, we held an event on 24th November to launch our Making a difference: economic harm snapshot. The snapshot
05/12/2022
News
Year in Review 2021/2022
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01/12/2022
Blog
What to expect when applying for a Good Loan
We follow the government’s Responsible Lending guidelines, which means that before you commit to a loan, we have to make enquiries so we can be
28/11/2022
News
International collaboration calls for greater focus on economic abuse to eliminate the scourge of family violence
For International Economic Abuse Awareness Day, organisations across the globe are calling for international recognition of economic abuse, its impact and the needed responses. A
26/11/2022
Real life story
Leaving my relationship was only the start
After leaving her violent relationship, Amy* quickly realised starting again was going to be harder than she thought because of the economic harm that left
25/11/2022
News
Separate offence needed to protect victims of economic harm, advocates say
Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it is hidden in current legislation and the country cannot afford to
25/11/2022
Real life story
Addressing the financial impacts of family violence
Rachel Williams, from Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge, has been regularly referring clients to Good Shepherd NZ’s new economic harm support service. Rachel shares her thoughts
25/11/2022
News
Economic harm: Working together to make a difference
Wiping and reducing unmanageable debts, upskilling employees, monitoring abusive transactions and adapting processes to be more flexible are some of the actions taken by New
24/11/2022
News
We can’t eliminate family violence if we don’t address its economic and financial impacts, says Good Shepherd NZ
Good Shepherd NZ is recommending an immediate law change to recognise economic abuse as its own form of family violence. It is currently hidden within
24/11/2022
News
‘I had serious concussion, bad credit and $15,000 debt’ – abuse survivor
Parliament is urged to make an immediate law change to protect those who suffer economic abuse in relationships She is a health professional. She is
24/11/2022
Real life story
Debt collecting: a new approach
General Manager, Mark Francis, from DebtManagers has been able to provide debt relief to some of our clients experiencing economic harm. Mark shares his perspective
08/11/2022
Real life story
Why I am motivated to get the best outcomes for our clients
Seeking refuge in another country, experiencing economic harm and having to rebuild her life with $50,000 of debt – Our Training and Capability Coach, Sandra, shares
28/10/2022
News
International Economic Harm Awareness Day
Join us on Saturday 26th November to raise awareness of the work that’s making a difference so more people know how to access support when
25/10/2022
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