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Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

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,

08/09/2023

From breaking point to financial freedom

We all know that scams are everywhere, and constantly becoming more sophisticated, making them tough to navigate. Unfortunately, Jane found this out the hard way.

31/08/2023

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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

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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

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

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

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Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

Real Life Stories

Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

Real Life Stories

Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

How can I make a difference as a Tongan?

From breaking point to financial freedom

Leaving my relationship was only the start

Addressing the financial impacts of family violence

Debt collecting: a new approach

Why I am motivated to get the best outcomes for our clients

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Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

Real Life Stories

Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

Real Life Stories

Hear from a range of different people and discover their experiences and how we help.

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We are a not-for-profit organisation working to improve the financial and social wellbeing of New Zealanders.

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If your organisation found these resources helpful, please consider making a donation to ensure we can continue supporting those people who need our help.

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