“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.”

“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.”

“These numbers are not abstract statistics for us,” says Dolan. “We see the impact every day in our community.”

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.

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

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

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.

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