Reducing debt goes a long way to helping families have more funds available for day to day living but often people find it hard to get on top of debt repayments.

The Government announced plans this week to increase main benefits, increase superannuation increase student support nd increase childcare assistance income thresholds from the 1st of April.

Ali is a solo mum who is working hard towards financial independence for her whanau with the help of our financial mentor.

Budgeting and Family Support acknowledges the work that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government have done to help whanau in need, especially during the disruptions of the Covid- 19 pandemic.