About Budget House

Budget house (Taupō Budget Advisory Service Inc) is a charity. Our Services are FREE and offered to anyone in need of support or guidance. We receive a portion of funding from the government and other community partners. If you wish to support your community through our work, please Donate to Budget House so that we can continue to make a difference.

Together we build a stronger community forever

Our Vision
Sustainable, financial wellness for all

Our Mission 
To provide financial mentoring and educational services 

Our Values 
Manaakitanga
Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence

Taupō Budget Advisory Service (TBAS) Trading as Budget House is an Incorporated Society, registered with the Charities Commission of New Zealand (CC23513).

The Society is a member of FINCAP and abides by their Code of Ethics. The Constitution outlines its commitment to improved wellbeing, decreased poverty, increased knowledge and education by providing coaching, training and mentoring services.

Four strategic Aims

To be a sustainable charity

To provide credible and trustworthy budgeting services

To have successful community partnerships

To be a professional organisation

Meet the Team

  • Christine

    Manager

  • Tania

    Financial Mentor

  • Tuia

    Financial Mentor

  • Desiree

    Financial Mentor

  • Te Paea

    Financial Mentor

  • Te Whetu

    Trainee Financial Mentor

  • Rebecca

    Funding Co-ordinator

  • Esther

    Reception

Meet the Board

  • Doreen Blyth

    Chair

  • Lisa De Thierry

    Secretary

  • Kjesten Allardice

    Privacy Officer

  • Lyndsay Benefield

    Board Member

  • Averil Naumai

    Board Member

  • Renee Kiwi

    Board Member

  • Joady McLaughlin

    Board Member

  • Casey Brunsdon

    Board Member

  • Michelle Barnett

    Treasurer

  • Tom Sainsbury

    Board Member

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you.