Good Shepherd NZ is delighted to be partnering with the Financial Services Federation (FSF) to create a code of practice that can be used by member organisations who want to support survivors of family violence economic abuse. “Economic abuse is...
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“I didn’t know emotional abuse was considered domestic violence. I didn’t know economic harm was a form of abuse.” These are things we hear all too often and it was no different with our client, Rebecca, who experienced physical, emotional,...
Having a reliable car is very important for Lagi and her large extended family. Two members of her family are dependent on her, so a car means being able to get them to specialist appointments. When Lagi’s car stopped working, she...
Good Shepherd NZ is excited to announce Emma Saunders as our new Chief Executive Emma stepped in to lead the organisation as interim Chief Executive in mid-2023, and the Good Shepherd Board is delighted that Emma has agreed to continue...
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, Victoria has been passionate about protecting the financial wellbeing of the Pacific communities in Aotearoa....
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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. Scrolling Facebook one day, what she thought was a great deal, turned out to be...
Small loans for people who need a hand with immediate, essential costs Good Shepherd NZ created Good Now, Good Later loans as an alternative for people dealing with high living costs who are particularly exposed to getting caught in the...
We are proud to be in a group of NGOs seeking a moratorium on attachment orders against all benefits, a practice that affects 20,000 people at a total cost of $29 million a year. On Tuesday 25th of July a...
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 prescription fees; all of which have been announced in the 2023 Government Wellbeing budget. “Too...
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, nappies and other everyday essentials, budget advisers warn. Financial mentors are increasingly alarmed by the...
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We provide loans for essential items but not for cash, vacations, or normal household bills like food or future rent.
IF you are a single person with no dependents receiving jobseeker payments as your main income, we are currently unable to assist with a loan.
For urgent financial support please contact MSD, or contact MoneyTalks to find your nearest financial mentor.
If you provide incorrect information in this enquiry, we may not be able to help you.