“Fleur Howard, chief executive of Good Shepherd NZ said that the programme is designed to help prevent financial hardship and ‘insurmountable’ debt.” Read more
“In a statement Good Shepherd said access to low cost and affordable credit was an ongoing issue for many families throughout the region, often prompting them to turn to loan sharks to purchase essential items.” Read more here
In light of the announcement from the Minster for Commerce, Hon. Kris Faafoi, that Government plans to introduce interest rate caps as part of its raft of changes to the high cost lending sector, Susan Edmunds asks why we need...
The Salvation Army launched ‘The Good Shop’ in February to compete head to head with mobile shopping trucks in South Auckland. It offers household goods and clients can apply for Good Shepherd’s NILS loans for larger items. Read more
It may be a drop in our debt ocean, but for Jayne, [the StepUP loan has] been the equivalent of a life-preserver. Read more
Good Shepherd NZ, BNZ and the Ministry of Social Development celebrated five years of delivering NILS and StepUP loans in the community last August. Media release – Kiwi families helped out of financial hardship
The Salvation Army launched ‘The Good Shop’ in February to compete head to head with mobile shopping trucks in South Auckland. It offers household goods and clients can apply for Good Shepherd’s NILS loans for larger items. Read more
Like the rest of New Zealand, we were absolutely heartbroken at the events of 15 March. Our Muslim community is made up of a large number of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, so supporting ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum is a...
The Salvation Army will be offering Good Shepherd NZ’s NILS loans for essential household items, alongside groceries delivered at a discounted rate, in a partnership with BNZ, The Warehouse and Countdown. Read more
The Salvation Army has launched a new type of truck shop for Auckland’s vulnerable consumers. Touted as an “ethical shopping truck”, it’s a bid to combat predatory mobile traders and lenders that cruise the city’s poorer suburbs.” Read more
New research released by Good Shepherd New Zealand has exposed the country’s hidden economic abuse agenda. The findings should be an important catalyst for action, writes Nicola Eccleton. Read more
Lynda Hallinan from RadioLIVE’s Long Lunch talks with Nicola Eccleton, Good Shepherd NZ Social Inclusion Manager, about some new research they’ve conducted to help shine a light on this silent, but widespread issue affecting thousands of kiwi women and children....
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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.