April 4, 2023 12:54 pm
Published by Katie Wellington
From 26th May 2023, all electronic banking payments will be processed on the same day, seven days a week, between most New Zealand banks – including public holidays. These new changes mean you will be able to make or receive same day...
March 31, 2023 3:39 pm
Published by Katie Wellington
For mother-of-two Paige*, the bathroom was a place of refuge from her financially and emotionally abusive partner. “He was a drug addict, and he was very selfish…in the whole 17 years that we were together, he only had two jobs which...
March 24, 2023 10:48 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Being able to talk about money with your partner can help both of you plan for the future, and while money may become a source of stress and conflict in a relationship, it can also become a source of stability...
March 15, 2023 1:08 pm
Published by Katie Wellington
To ensure our clients and their financial wellbeing have been considered in the recently proposed CCCFA buy now, pay later (BNPL) amendments, we have written a submission. We are concerned that the $600 threshold has only been considered from a...
March 13, 2023 9:19 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Genesis Energy sometimes forgives all or part of the power debts of survivors of violent and economically abusive relationships. It is part of a “fresh start” programme the power retailer is developing for people who find themselves with debt through...
March 10, 2023 11:01 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Budgeting with your partner is a great way to forge a healthy financial relationship while also creating a solid framework for a shared financial future together. As a couple, your money situation will constantly be changing, so when one person...
February 20, 2023 11:48 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the recent disasters here in Aotearoa New Zealand. We know a lot of people are experiencing expense shock as a result and may become more vulnerable to high-cost lending and...
January 5, 2023 9:00 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with money is a multi-faceted journey. But perhaps one of the most important elements is to foster a sense of awareness of your financial situation, not just as a once-off, but as ongoing. Paying...
December 5, 2022 12:32 pm
Published by Katie Wellington
To mark International Economic Harm Awareness Day, we held an event on 24th November to launch our Making a difference: economic harm snapshot. The snapshot is a collaboration between ourselves, financial services, and other not-for-profit organisations, that outlines recently developed...
December 1, 2022 10:00 am
Published by Katie Wellington
Good Shepherd NZ has published its Year in Review for the 2021/2022 period.
November 28, 2022 6:07 pm
Published by Katie Wellington
We follow the government’s Responsible Lending guidelines, which means that before you commit to a loan, we have to make enquiries so we can be satisfied you can afford the loan and it meets your requirements. One of our Good...
November 26, 2022 9:00 am
Published by Katie Wellington
For International Economic Abuse Awareness Day, organisations across the globe are calling for international recognition of economic abuse, its impact and the needed responses. A new report released for International Economic Abuse Awareness Day by an international coalition of non-profit...