Our Good Loans programme is designed to give you a helping hand whilst improving your long term financial wellbeing. Our no interest Good Loans provide a fair and affordable way for you to purchase essential items or services. The loans...
No one is immune to debt. Whether it’s due to a sudden change or having an income that remains low over a long period of time – debt can happen to anyone. Before we dive into the different reasons why...
On 29th July our team gathered in Auckland to celebrate Good Shepherd Day – one week after the day the Sisters of the Good Shepherd arrived in New Zealand for the first time 135 years ago. Every year Good Shepherd...
To celebrate Cook Islands Language Week our Economic Harm Facilitator, Kiti Tauira, has translated our how to recognise economic harm blog. Kare te takinokino o te turanga moni e akaruke I tetai au ira pakia. Mei tetai au tu takinokino’anga,...
We speak to Noel about his experience of debt and his journey to now helping others overcome their own debt through DEBTsolve. Five years ago Noel (pictured left) found himself in over $50,000 worth of debt – one of which included...
John and Rose reached out for support to buy a new car, but with the help of our team they came away with much more. Owning a reliable car is important for John and Rose. They both depend on a...
Economic harm doesn’t leave visible marks. Like other forms of violence, it can be subtle – beginning with the smallest breach of trust and build over time. Economic harm can affect anyone. It is experienced in the context of power...
Supporting financial wellbeing at work improves employee retention, productivity and work culture. Your employees’ financial wellbeing and maintaining a successful organisation are intertwined. Research on the Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission website states that 46% of employees worry about their...
Mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters gained insight into economic harm and the important role they can play to prevent it. Our recent economic harm training session with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand explored economic harm, the importance...
Loan worker Rosalie witnesses first-hand the happiness and security Drive Insurance* provides for her clients. “When my clients discover that not only can they purchase an essential item like a car but can also access affordable insurance, they’re delighted,” Rosalie...
Over the past few years, we’ve noticed an increase in our clients using ‘buy now pay later’ (BNPL) services. In fact, almost every client we have recently spoken to uses a BNPL service on a regular basis. BNPL services have...
Healthy financial conversations with your partner are just as important as any other relationship conversation. Without regular conversations about how money and resources will be used, spending can become individualised and one partner’s wants and needs can start to take...
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.
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.