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Hunger Monitor Report Confirms Growing Food Insecurity
“Community organisations like ours are doing everything we can to support families during difficult times. We urge the Government to step in and ensure that organisations providing essential support have the resources needed to continue helping those most in need.”
Buy Now Pay Later is Quielty Pushing Families into Debt
“the issue is not simply the availability of credit. It is the way these products are designed and perceived. Because payments are split into smaller instalments, people often feel as though they are spending less. In reality, they are committing future income that may already be needed for rent, food, or power.”
No Child Should Go Without - South Auckland Support Organisations Call for Immediate Action!
“These numbers are not abstract statistics for us,” says Dolan. “We see the impact every day in our community.”
Hope Restored Through Practical Support
When Lucy first came to Māngere Budgeting Services Trust, she felt completely overwhelmed by debt and unable to keep up with her repayments. She was worried she would not have enough money for her next payment and felt she could no longer provide adequately for her family.
Keeping the Power On: Mr Vati Challenge
When unexpected debt put a family of eight at risk of losing power, our financial mentor stepped in to advocate, restore essential services, and help them regain control of their finances
Minimum Wage Increase Fails to Match the Real Cost of Living
The minimum wage increase offers some relief, but it does not keep up with the real cost of living facing many working families. Māngere Budgeting Services Trust are calling for stronger, sustainable support
Financial Mentoring and Community Support: MBST Hosts Delegation from China
Māngere Budgeting Services Trust, based in Auckland, New Zealand, was honoured to welcome a delegation from the Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security of China.
KiwiSaver: A Great Tool, but out of reach for many
KiwiSaver: A Great Tool, but out of reach for many
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust Celebrates Another Year of Empowering Communities
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust Celebrates Another Year of Empowering Communities
Foodstuffs North Island and Māngere Budgeting Services open South Auckland's first social supermarket
Foodstuffs North Island and Māngere Budgeting Services open South Auckland's first social supermarket
Foodstuffs North Island and Māngere Budgeting Services Plan Social Supermarket
Foodstuffs North Island and Māngere Budgeting Services Plan Social Supermarket
Not letting your past money decisions impact your future financial wellbeing
Not letting your past money decisions impact your future financial wellbeing
Mangere Budgeting Services has made a triumphant return to Mangere
Mangere Budgeting now operating from a brand new office in Mangere Town Centre.
Taking the first step can lead to positive changes for whanau
It can take a lot of courage to walk through the doors at Mangere Budgeting Services and ask for help when you are low, but Aroha found it was one of the best things she did to help get her financial wellbeing back on track and reduce her stress.
Financial Education in schools is important and needs to be a dedicated subject
We support financial literacy in schools but believe it is important enough to be a subject all on its own to prepare young NZ'ers…
Learning about finances begins early in South Auckland
It is never too early to start talking to your tamariki about finances and getting them involved in discussions on money, bills and saving.
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust Improves Community’s Financial Wellbeing
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust Improves Community’s Financial Wellbeing by working with clients to find ways to save money and reduce debt.